diff --git a/ts/editor/editable.scss b/ts/editor/editable.scss
index 0f01da597..9aed02bee 100644
--- a/ts/editor/editable.scss
+++ b/ts/editor/editable.scss
@@ -6,11 +6,6 @@ anki-editable {
     overflow: auto;
     padding: 6px;
 
-    &:empty::after {
-        content: "\a";
-        white-space: pre;
-    }
-
     * {
         max-width: 100%;
     }