diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES.md b/RELEASE-NOTES.md
index a6851d29b..c1e0e1313 100644
--- a/RELEASE-NOTES.md
+++ b/RELEASE-NOTES.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 ## RELEASE NOTES
 
+### Version 1.12.2 - May 4, 2015
+
+**Bugs**
+- **Dropdown** - Fixed `left` and `right` arrow does not move input cursor with `visible selection dropdown`. Event accidentally prevented by `sub menu` shortcut keys.
 
 ### Version 1.12.1 - April 26, 2015
 
diff --git a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
index fc189b09a..83cdadc60 100644
--- a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
+++ b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
@@ -585,8 +585,8 @@ $.fn.dropdown = function(parameters) {
                     .closest(selector.item)
                       .addClass(className.selected)
                   ;
+                  event.preventDefault();
                 }
-                event.preventDefault();
               }
               // right arrow (show sub-menu)
               if(pressedKey == keys.rightArrow) {
@@ -600,8 +600,8 @@ $.fn.dropdown = function(parameters) {
                     .find(selector.item).eq(0)
                       .addClass(className.selected)
                   ;
+                  event.preventDefault();
                 }
-                event.preventDefault();
               }
               // up arrow (traverse menu up)
               if(pressedKey == keys.upArrow) {