diff --git a/crates/workspace2/src/pane.rs b/crates/workspace2/src/pane.rs
index 7b9ac4ab13..d0b47a2d1e 100644
--- a/crates/workspace2/src/pane.rs
+++ b/crates/workspace2/src/pane.rs
@@ -1938,6 +1938,7 @@ impl Render for Pane {
                     .child(
                         // drag target
                         div()
+                            .z_index(1)
                             .invisible()
                             .absolute()
                             .bg(theme::color_alpha(