diff --git a/bigtext.py b/bigtext.py
index 7f124d4..6f916ed 100644
--- a/bigtext.py
+++ b/bigtext.py
@@ -255,9 +255,9 @@ class InnerBigText(QWidget):
                     # abort
                     return
 
-                selected_text = self.model.read_range(start, end)
-                cb = QApplication.clipboard()
-                cb.setText(selected_text)
+            selected_text = self.model.read_range(start, end)
+            cb = QApplication.clipboard()
+            cb.setText(selected_text)
 
     def paintEvent(self, event: QPaintEvent) -> None:
         # print("paintEvent")