diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
index c6217e02c1..bd088c7e6b 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
@@ -1220,6 +1220,11 @@ int SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Properties( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 
     updateView( item );
 
+    if( selection.IsHover() )
+    {
+        m_toolMgr->RunAction( EE_ACTIONS::clearSelection, true );
+    }
+
     return 0;
 }