diff --git a/static/editor.less b/static/editor.less
index 896985f97..bf3da1930 100644
--- a/static/editor.less
+++ b/static/editor.less
@@ -251,6 +251,11 @@
   width: 1px;
 }
 
+.editor .highlight {
+  background: none;
+  padding: 0;
+}
+
 .editor .highlight .region,
 .editor .selection .region {
   position: absolute;