diff --git a/privmsg.php b/privmsg.php
index c2570ab5..2b75260a 100644
--- a/privmsg.php
+++ b/privmsg.php
@@ -72,6 +72,14 @@ $template->assign_vars(array(
 	'QUICK_REPLY'        => ($bb_cfg['show_quick_reply'] && $folder == 'inbox' && $mode == 'read'),
 ));
 
+//
+// Set mode for quick reply
+//
+if (empty($mode) && $bb_cfg['show_quick_reply'] && ($folder == 'inbox') && $preview)
+{
+	$mode = 'reply';
+}
+
 //
 // Cancel
 //