diff --git a/share/qtcreator/qmldesigner/propertyEditorQmlSources/imports/StudioControls/RealSpinBoxInput.qml b/share/qtcreator/qmldesigner/propertyEditorQmlSources/imports/StudioControls/RealSpinBoxInput.qml
index 8d92d9c94af..abc8568a2d7 100644
--- a/share/qtcreator/qmldesigner/propertyEditorQmlSources/imports/StudioControls/RealSpinBoxInput.qml
+++ b/share/qtcreator/qmldesigner/propertyEditorQmlSources/imports/StudioControls/RealSpinBoxInput.qml
@@ -214,8 +214,10 @@ TextInput {
         }
 
         onWheel: function(wheel) {
-            if (!myControl.__wheelEnabled)
+            if (!myControl.__wheelEnabled) {
+                wheel.accepted = false
                 return
+            }
 
             // Set stepSize according to used modifier key
             if (wheel.modifiers & Qt.ControlModifier)