diff --git a/chrome/content/zotero/elements/itemPaneSidenav.js b/chrome/content/zotero/elements/itemPaneSidenav.js
index c57f221a00..8307108d08 100644
--- a/chrome/content/zotero/elements/itemPaneSidenav.js
+++ b/chrome/content/zotero/elements/itemPaneSidenav.js
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@
 				let action = toolbarbutton.dataset.action;
 				
 				if (action === 'locate') {
-					toolbarbutton.addEventListener('click', async (event) => {
+					toolbarbutton.addEventListener('mousedown', async (event) => {
 						if (event.button !== 0 || toolbarbutton.open) {
 							return;
 						}