diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/parts/terminal/electron-browser/media/scrollbar.css b/src/vs/workbench/parts/terminal/electron-browser/media/scrollbar.css
index 0bff305aae40b..70af76ab868ac 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/parts/terminal/electron-browser/media/scrollbar.css
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/parts/terminal/electron-browser/media/scrollbar.css
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 .monaco-workbench .panel.integrated-terminal .xterm:focus .xterm-viewport,
 .monaco-workbench .panel.integrated-terminal .xterm:hover .xterm-viewport {
 	transition: opacity 100ms linear;
+	cursor: default;
 }
 
 .monaco-workbench .panel.integrated-terminal .xterm .xterm-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {