diff --git a/harmonyqml/components/chat/SendBox.qml b/harmonyqml/components/chat/SendBox.qml
index 73a85ec5..3919561e 100644
--- a/harmonyqml/components/chat/SendBox.qml
+++ b/harmonyqml/components/chat/SendBox.qml
@@ -51,6 +51,8 @@ Rectangle {
                         return
                     }
 
+                    if (textArea.text === "") { return }
+
                     Backend.sendMessage(chatPage.user.user_id,
                                         chatPage.room.room_id,
                                         textArea.text)