diff --git a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
index 88c9420b89..2f7200ca4e 100644
--- a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
+++ b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
@@ -1439,6 +1439,9 @@ $.fn.dropdown = function(parameters) {
                 if(module.is.searchSelection()) {
                   module.remove.searchTerm();
                 }
+                if(module.is.multiple()){
+                    event.preventDefault();
+                }
               }
 
               // visible menu keyboard shortcuts