diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/v4/message_input/stream_message_input.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/v4/message_input/stream_message_input.dart
index 3407c3fe..770f4744 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/v4/message_input/stream_message_input.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/v4/message_input/stream_message_input.dart
@@ -1221,7 +1221,7 @@ class StreamMessageInputState extends State<StreamMessageInput>
 
   void _setCommand(Command c) {
     _effectiveController
-      ..clear()
+      ..reset()
       ..command = c;
     setState(() {
       _showCommandsOverlay = false;