diff --git a/aqt/browser.py b/aqt/browser.py
index 5e7711934..508f2bdf5 100644
--- a/aqt/browser.py
+++ b/aqt/browser.py
@@ -733,6 +733,10 @@ by clicking on one on the left."""))
             cur = unicode(self.form.searchEdit.lineEdit().text())
             if cur:
                 txt = cur + " " + txt
+        elif self.mw.app.keyboardModifiers() & Qt.ShiftModifier:
+            cur = unicode(self.form.searchEdit.lineEdit().text())
+            if cur:
+                txt = cur + " or " + txt
         self.form.searchEdit.lineEdit().setText(txt)
         self.onSearch()