diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
index f0efc7391b..9fe8c65a49 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
@@ -665,6 +665,8 @@ bool SELECTION_TOOL::selectMultiple()
         }
     }
 
+    getViewControls()->SetAutoPan( false );
+
     // Stop drawing the selection box
     view->Remove( &area );
     m_multiple = false;         // Multiple selection mode is inactive