diff --git a/sway/input/cursor.c b/sway/input/cursor.c
index 3d04826cd..05f94175b 100644
--- a/sway/input/cursor.c
+++ b/sway/input/cursor.c
@@ -230,7 +230,10 @@ void cursor_notify_key_press(struct sway_cursor *cursor) {
 	}
 
 	if (cursor->hide_when_typing == HIDE_WHEN_TYPING_ENABLE) {
-		cursor_hide(cursor);
+		if (cursor->pressed_button_count == 0) {
+			// Do not hide cursor unless all buttons are released
+			cursor_hide(cursor);
+		}
 	}
 }