diff --git a/src/modules/dropdown.less b/src/modules/dropdown.less
index 4a22f8c9b..2c303cc19 100755
--- a/src/modules/dropdown.less
+++ b/src/modules/dropdown.less
@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@
   -webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);
   -moz-transform: rotate(45deg);
   transform: rotate(45deg);
-  z-index: 2;
+  z-index: 12;
 }
 
 .ui.pointing.dropdown .menu .active.item:first-child {