diff --git a/src/input_handler.cc b/src/input_handler.cc
index d7946c29..6898bd45 100644
--- a/src/input_handler.cc
+++ b/src/input_handler.cc
@@ -91,6 +91,8 @@ public:
             }
         });
 
+        context().print_status({}); // clear status line
+
         if (key.modifiers == Key::Modifiers::None and isdigit(key.key))
             m_count = m_count * 10 + key.key - '0';
         else if (key == Key::Backspace)