diff --git a/include/wx/aui/floatpane.h b/include/wx/aui/floatpane.h
index fca8a5c6a7..45695e64fd 100644
--- a/include/wx/aui/floatpane.h
+++ b/include/wx/aui/floatpane.h
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ public:
     void SetPaneWindow(const wxAuiPaneInfo& pane);
     wxAuiManager* GetOwnerManager() const;
 
+    // Allow processing accelerators to the parent frame
+    virtual bool IsTopNavigationDomain() const { return false; }
+
 protected:
     virtual void OnMoveStart();
     virtual void OnMoving(const wxRect& windowRect, wxDirection dir);