diff --git a/helix-term/src/commands.rs b/helix-term/src/commands.rs
index 75df430a3eb17..6b392c7db45f4 100644
--- a/helix-term/src/commands.rs
+++ b/helix-term/src/commands.rs
@@ -3897,12 +3897,12 @@ fn yank(cx: &mut Context) {
 }
 
 fn yank_to_clipboard(cx: &mut Context) {
-    yank_impl(cx.editor, '*');
+    yank_impl(cx.editor, '+');
     exit_select_mode(cx);
 }
 
 fn yank_to_primary_clipboard(cx: &mut Context) {
-    yank_impl(cx.editor, '+');
+    yank_impl(cx.editor, '*');
     exit_select_mode(cx);
 }