diff --git a/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml b/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
index a4dd0cb4d..3b136b143 100644
--- a/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
+++ b/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
@@ -384,6 +384,7 @@ DragDrop.DropArea {
 
     //// BEGIN OF Behaviors
     Behavior on iconSize {
+        enabled: !(root.editMode && root.behaveAsPlasmaPanel)
         NumberAnimation {
             duration: 200