diff --git a/mode2.py b/mode2.py
index 8ce31ab..f1a8a9c 100644
--- a/mode2.py
+++ b/mode2.py
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ class Fundamental(Handler):
     def region_removed(self, p1, p2):
         if self.tabber is not None:
             self.tabber.region_removed(p1, p2)
-        if self.lexer and False:
+        if self.lexer:
             ydelta = p2.y - p1.y
             xdelta = p2.x - p1.x
             ghist = {}