diff --git a/js/app.js b/js/app.js
index 597954b..c8e32cb 100644
--- a/js/app.js
+++ b/js/app.js
@@ -1141,6 +1141,13 @@ if (token && curUser) {
     }
 })();
 
+// Click outside any entry card → clear selection
+document.addEventListener('mousedown', function(e) {
+    if (e.button !== 0 || rectState.active) return;
+    if (e.target?.closest?.('.entry-card,.entry-row,.entry-compact,.table-row-drag,#batchBar,.custom-modal-overlay.show,.edit-modal.show,.modal-overlay.show,#genModal,#settingsMenu')) return;
+    if (selectedIds.size > 0) clearSelection();
+});
+
 // Rectangle selection
 document.getElementById('entriesContainer').addEventListener('mousedown', function(e) {
     if (rectState.active || e.button !== 0) return;