diff --git a/src/chat_control.py b/src/chat_control.py
index ded91bd4b..81f366bef 100644
--- a/src/chat_control.py
+++ b/src/chat_control.py
@@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ class ChatControlBase(MessageControl):
 			return False
 
 		if message == '/clear':
-			self.conv_textview.tv.clear() # clear conversation
+			self.conv_textview.clear() # clear conversation
 			self.clear(self.msg_textview) # clear message textview too
 			return True
 		elif message == '/compact':