diff --git a/libmproxy/console/window.py b/libmproxy/console/window.py
index 8754ed578..69d5e242c 100644
--- a/libmproxy/console/window.py
+++ b/libmproxy/console/window.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class Window(urwid.Frame):
         if not k:
             if args[1] == "mouse drag":
                 signals.status_message.send(
-                    message = "Hold down alt or ctrl to select text.",
+                    message = "Hold down shift, alt or ctrl to select text.",
                     expire = 1
                 )
             elif args[1] == "mouse press" and args[2] == 4: