diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index da14923..021e1c6 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ static unsigned int defaultattr = 11;
  * Note that if you want to use ShiftMask with selmasks, set this to an other
  * modifier, set to 0 to not use it.
  */
-static uint forcemousemod = ShiftMask;
+static uint forcemousemod = 0;
 
 /*
  * Internal mouse shortcuts.