diff --git a/packages/node_modules/@node-red/editor-client/src/js/ui/view-tools.js b/packages/node_modules/@node-red/editor-client/src/js/ui/view-tools.js
index 0f9838913..698966a11 100644
--- a/packages/node_modules/@node-red/editor-client/src/js/ui/view-tools.js
+++ b/packages/node_modules/@node-red/editor-client/src/js/ui/view-tools.js
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ RED.view.tools = (function() {
 
     function gotoNearestNode(direction) {
         // Do not select a nearest node if move is active
-        if (RED.view.state() == 3) { return }
+        if (RED.view.state() === RED.state.MOVING_ACTIVE) { return }
         var selection = RED.view.selection();
         if (selection.nodes && selection.nodes.length === 1) {
             var origin = selection.nodes[0];