diff --git a/docs/content/guide/compiler.ngdoc b/docs/content/guide/compiler.ngdoc
index 9915107b4db4..22dfa0464312 100644
--- a/docs/content/guide/compiler.ngdoc
+++ b/docs/content/guide/compiler.ngdoc
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ Here is a directive which makes any element draggable. Notice the `draggable` at
           });
 
           function mousemove(event) {
+            event.preventDefault();
             y = event.screenY - startY;
             x = event.screenX - startX;
             element.css({