diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/complete.py b/src/calibre/gui2/complete.py
index 6cb375e320..58020f924a 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/complete.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/complete.py
@@ -63,6 +63,9 @@ class MultiCompleteLineEdit(QLineEdit):
         c.setCaseSensitivity(Qt.CaseInsensitive)
         c.setModelSorting(QCompleter.CaseInsensitivelySortedModel)
         c.setCompletionRole(Qt.DisplayRole)
+        p = c.popup()
+        p.setMouseTracking(True)
+        p.entered.connect(self.item_entered)
         c.popup().setAlternatingRowColors(True)
 
         c.activated.connect(self.completion_selected,
@@ -81,6 +84,9 @@ class MultiCompleteLineEdit(QLineEdit):
 
     # }}}
 
+    def item_entered(self, idx):
+        self._completer.popup().setCurrentIndex(idx)
+
     def text_edited(self, *args):
         self.update_completions()
         self._completer.complete()