diff --git a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/ItemLinkAutocompleteInput.tsx b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/ItemLinkAutocompleteInput.tsx
index 73472ec40..5c6662ac1 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/ItemLinkAutocompleteInput.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/ItemLinkAutocompleteInput.tsx
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ const ItemLinkAutocompleteInput = ({
     event.preventDefault()
     if (searchQuery !== '') {
       await createAndAddNewTag(searchQuery)
+      combobox.setValue('')
     }
   }