diff --git a/slider/internal/_slider.scss b/slider/internal/_slider.scss
index e1f192b7d6..27fed91ffd 100644
--- a/slider/internal/_slider.scss
+++ b/slider/internal/_slider.scss
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ $_md-sys-shape: tokens.md-sys-shape-values();
     pointer-events: none;
     // ensure scrolling is prevented on mobile.
     touch-action: none;
+    user-select: none;
   }
 
   .track,