diff --git a/src/python/matrix_client.py b/src/python/matrix_client.py
index ac8e312f..e6a14d5d 100644
--- a/src/python/matrix_client.py
+++ b/src/python/matrix_client.py
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ class MatrixClient(nio.AsyncClient):
         return {**self.invited_rooms, **self.rooms}
 
 
-    async def send_markdown(self, room_id: str, text: str) -> None:
+    async def send_text(self, room_id: str, text: str) -> None:
         escape = False
         if text.startswith("//") or text.startswith(r"\/"):
             escape = True
diff --git a/src/qml/Chat/Composer.qml b/src/qml/Chat/Composer.qml
index 902836d8..a762a5dc 100644
--- a/src/qml/Chat/Composer.qml
+++ b/src/qml/Chat/Composer.qml
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Rectangle {
                     if (textArea.text === "") { return }
 
                     let args = [chatPage.roomId, toSend]
-                    py.callClientCoro(writingUserId, "send_markdown", args)
+                    py.callClientCoro(writingUserId, "send_text", args)
 
                     area.clear()
                 })