diff --git a/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml b/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
index 76241601..4f9e47c4 100644
--- a/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
+++ b/shell/contents/views/Desktop.qml
@@ -337,6 +337,7 @@ Item {
             property int oldMouseY: 0
 
             anchors.fill: parent
+            enabled: !dialerOverlay.item.visible
             onPressed: {
                 oldMouseY = mouse.y;
                 slidingPanel.visible = true;