diff --git a/unireader.lua b/unireader.lua
index d59539fcf..bda0a9395 100644
--- a/unireader.lua
+++ b/unireader.lua
@@ -562,8 +562,10 @@ function UniReader:inputloop()
 			elseif ev.code == KEY_K then
 				self:setrotate( self.globalrotate - 10 )
 			elseif ev.code == KEY_HOME then
-				-- signal quit
-				keep_running = false
+				if Keys.shiftmode or Keys.altmode then
+					-- signal quit
+					keep_running = false
+				end
 				break
 			end