diff --git a/frappe/public/js/frappe/form/footer/timeline.js b/frappe/public/js/frappe/form/footer/timeline.js
index 54a9c44b96..0a9e371f3f 100644
--- a/frappe/public/js/frappe/form/footer/timeline.js
+++ b/frappe/public/js/frappe/form/footer/timeline.js
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ frappe.ui.form.Timeline = Class.extend({
 		}
 		this.wrapper.toggle(true);
 		this.list.empty();
+		this.input.val('');
 
 		var communications = this.get_communications(true);