diff --git a/ui/curses_ui.py b/ui/curses_ui.py
index 1ab4c5a..8e49717 100644
--- a/ui/curses_ui.py
+++ b/ui/curses_ui.py
@@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ def main_ui(stdscr):
                 draw_channel_list()
                 draw_messages_window(True)
 
-            else:
+            elif len(input_text) > 0:
                 # Enter key pressed, send user input as message
                 send_message(input_text, channel=globals.selected_channel)
                 draw_messages_window(True)