diff --git a/res/layout/fragment_conversation.xml b/res/layout/fragment_conversation.xml
index db22f38d2..0ecccc68f 100644
--- a/res/layout/fragment_conversation.xml
+++ b/res/layout/fragment_conversation.xml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
             android:ems="10"
             android:inputType="textMultiLine"
             android:minLines="1" >
+                    <requestFocus />
         </EditText>
 
         <ImageButton