diff --git a/crates/editor/src/element.rs b/crates/editor/src/element.rs
index 3238cf840f..b15487b54c 100644
--- a/crates/editor/src/element.rs
+++ b/crates/editor/src/element.rs
@@ -1268,7 +1268,7 @@ pub enum CursorShape {
 
 impl Default for CursorShape {
     fn default() -> Self {
-        CursorShape::Block
+        CursorShape::Bar
     }
 }