1 files changed, 5 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/src/nvim/search.c b/src/nvim/search.c
index 387614fd09..1eb1a25a19 100644
--- a/src/nvim/search.c
+++ b/src/nvim/search.c
@@ -3669,6 +3669,11 @@ current_quote (
 
   /* Correct cursor when 'selection' is exclusive */
   if (VIsual_active) {
+    // this only works within one line
+    if (VIsual.lnum != curwin->w_cursor.lnum) {
+        return false;
+    }
+
     vis_bef_curs = lt(VIsual, curwin->w_cursor);
     if (*p_sel == 'e' && vis_bef_curs)
       dec_cursor();