diff --git a/sway/input/seatop_default.c b/sway/input/seatop_default.c
index 7fd00d718..d407b48f0 100644
--- a/sway/input/seatop_default.c
+++ b/sway/input/seatop_default.c
@@ -247,8 +247,12 @@ static void handle_tablet_tool_tip(struct sway_seat *seat,
 		bool is_floating_or_child = container_is_floating_or_child(cont);
 		bool is_fullscreen_or_child = container_is_fullscreen_or_child(cont);
 		struct wlr_keyboard *keyboard = wlr_seat_get_keyboard(seat->wlr_seat);
+		struct sway_keyboard_shortcuts_inhibitor *sway_inhibitor =
+			keyboard_shortcuts_inhibitor_get_for_focused_surface(seat);
+		bool shortcuts_inhibited = sway_inhibitor && sway_inhibitor->inhibitor->active;
 		bool mod_pressed = keyboard &&
-			(wlr_keyboard_get_modifiers(keyboard) & config->floating_mod);
+			(wlr_keyboard_get_modifiers(keyboard) & config->floating_mod)
+			&& (!shortcuts_inhibited || config->floating_mod_inhibited);
 
 		// Handle beginning floating move
 		if (is_floating_or_child && !is_fullscreen_or_child && mod_pressed) {