diff --git a/src/plugins/writing.py b/src/plugins/writing.py
index 104ca06..d3c1926 100644
--- a/src/plugins/writing.py
+++ b/src/plugins/writing.py
@@ -30,9 +30,11 @@ def __update(world: World):
         writing = entity[Writing]
         text = entity[Text]
         for key in pressed:
-            if key == "backspace":
+            if key == "backspace" and text.text != writing.base_text:
                 text.text = text.text[:-1]
                 world.new_entity().set(CLICK_SOUND)
+                if text.text == "":
+                    text.text = writing.base_text
             if key.startswith("["):  # pavé numerique
                 key = key[1]
             if key in writing.accepted_chars and (