diff --git a/src/sugar3/graphics/palettewindow.py b/src/sugar3/graphics/palettewindow.py
index 0740358b..91adfbfa 100644
--- a/src/sugar3/graphics/palettewindow.py
+++ b/src/sugar3/graphics/palettewindow.py
@@ -1390,8 +1390,8 @@ class CellRendererInvoker(Invoker):
 
     def __long_pressed_event_cb(self, controller, x, y, widget):
         if self.point_in_cell_renderer(x, y):
-            controller.reset()
             self.notify_right_click()
+        controller.reset()
 
     def point_in_cell_renderer(self, event_x, event_y):
         pos = self._tree_view.get_path_at_pos(int(event_x), int(event_y))