D3 Force Directed Graph Remove Text Cursor

When I add text to a node in a d3 force directed graph layout, the mouse pointer changes to a text cursor when I hover over the node. Is there a way to avoid this and always have i

Solution 1:

Add the following CSS to your text elements:

pointer-events: none;

This will prevent any mouse events for the text elements, i.e. the cursor won't change but you also won't be able to select the text.

Complete demo here.