diff --git a/tests/ui/modules/Common/SearchBox.qml b/tests/ui/modules/Common/SearchBox.qml
index ddd4d54bc..b7c7a8d0b 100644
--- a/tests/ui/modules/Common/SearchBox.qml
+++ b/tests/ui/modules/Common/SearchBox.qml
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ Item {
       id: searchField
 
       icon: 'search'
+      selectByMouse: true
       width: parent.width
 
       Keys.onEscapePressed: searchBox.hideMenu()