diff --git a/source/blender/src/space.c b/source/blender/src/space.c
index e4c69513d63..7502cd792ac 100644
--- a/source/blender/src/space.c
+++ b/source/blender/src/space.c
@@ -733,7 +733,7 @@ void winqreadview3dspace(ScrArea *sa, void *spacedata, BWinEvent *evt)
 					else if(G.obedit->type==OB_ARMATURE)
 						mouse_armature();
 				}
-				else if((G.obedit) && (G.qual==(LR_CTRLKEY|LR_ALTKEY)))
+				else if((G.obedit) && (G.qual & (LR_CTRLKEY|LR_ALTKEY)))
 					mouse_mesh();	// edge select
 				else if(G.obpose) { 
 					if (G.obpose->type==OB_ARMATURE)