diff --git a/worldedit/visualization.lua b/worldedit/visualization.lua
index 5ac49f3..326a6c1 100644
--- a/worldedit/visualization.lua
+++ b/worldedit/visualization.lua
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ minetest.register_node("worldedit:placeholder", {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	diggable = false,
+	pointable = false,
 	walkable = false,
 	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 })