diff --git a/lib/ace/virtual_renderer.js b/lib/ace/virtual_renderer.js
index 386bbf00..45226a1d 100644
--- a/lib/ace/virtual_renderer.js
+++ b/lib/ace/virtual_renderer.js
@@ -615,7 +615,7 @@ var VirtualRenderer = function(container, theme) {
     * @returns {DOMElement}
     **/
     this.getMouseEventTarget = function() {
-        return this.content;
+        return this.scroller;
     };
 
     /**