diff --git a/AppKit/CPTextField.j b/AppKit/CPTextField.j
index 84037104f..cf5ec9465 100644
--- a/AppKit/CPTextField.j
+++ b/AppKit/CPTextField.j
@@ -278,6 +278,10 @@ CPTextFieldStatePlaceholder = CPThemeState("placeholder");
         return;
 
     _isEditable = shouldBeEditable;
+
+    if(shouldBeEditable)
+        _isSelectable = YES;
+
     // We only allow first responder status if the field is editable and enabled.
     if (!shouldBeEditable && [[self window] firstResponder] === self)
         [[self window] makeFirstResponder:nil];