diff --git a/evennia/web/static/webclient/js/plugins/is_typing.js b/evennia/web/static/webclient/js/plugins/is_typing.js
index 95ae44b584..0bc857d879 100644
--- a/evennia/web/static/webclient/js/plugins/is_typing.js
+++ b/evennia/web/static/webclient/js/plugins/is_typing.js
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ let is_typing = (function (){
         // A 'say' command is being used.
         if (Evennia.isConnected() &&
             inputfield.length === 1 &&
+            event.key.length === 1 &&
             inputfield.val().match(regex)) {
             // Enter. Message sent. Reset.
             if (event.which === 13) {