How do I keep on typing after a cross-reference?

I have created a cross-reference element definition that works fine, except that I cannot type anything after it. For example I would like to write "For more information, see xyz. The section abc might also be useful"  where "xyz" and "abc" are cross-references. But when I try to type after the first cross-reference I cannot get the cursor to position itself after ''z" in the cross-reference "xyz". It remains in front of the cross-reference and wont let me get past it. The only work around is to use a new Para element, which is not what I want. Would anyone kindly have a solution? Many thanks.