diff --git a/public/app/features/dashboard-scene/edit-pane/DashboardEditPaneSplitter.tsx b/public/app/features/dashboard-scene/edit-pane/DashboardEditPaneSplitter.tsx
index 3e2dc0764a6..4d9ca7100fc 100644
--- a/public/app/features/dashboard-scene/edit-pane/DashboardEditPaneSplitter.tsx
+++ b/public/app/features/dashboard-scene/edit-pane/DashboardEditPaneSplitter.tsx
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ export function DashboardEditPaneSplitter({ dashboard, isEditing, body, controls
     if (isEditing) {
       editPane.enableSelection();
     } else {
-      editPane.clearSelection();
+      editPane.disableSelection();
     }
   }, [isEditing, editPane]);