diff --git a/.config/vim/vimrc.d/80-autocommands.vim b/.config/vim/vimrc.d/80-autocommands.vim
index f79b010..b870476 100644
--- a/.config/vim/vimrc.d/80-autocommands.vim
+++ b/.config/vim/vimrc.d/80-autocommands.vim
@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ function! s:_highlight_selection(timer)
 	silent normal y
 	normal gv
 
-	if @" == ""
-		" Abort when visual mode stated on an empty line
+	if @" == "" || @" == "\n"
+		" Abort when visual mode started on an empty line
 		return
 	endif