diff --git a/lib/byebug/interfaces/local_interface.rb b/lib/byebug/interfaces/local_interface.rb
index 16212271d..c143cf062 100644
--- a/lib/byebug/interfaces/local_interface.rb
+++ b/lib/byebug/interfaces/local_interface.rb
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ module Byebug
   # Interface class for standard byebug use.
   #
   class LocalInterface < Interface
+    EOF_ALIAS = 'continue'
+
     def initialize
       super()
       @input = STDIN
@@ -13,12 +15,12 @@ def initialize
     #
     # Reads a single line of input using Readline. If Ctrl-C is pressed in the
     # middle of input, the line is reset to only the prompt and we ask for input
-    # again.
+    # again. If Ctrl-D is pressed, it returns "continue".
     #
     # @param prompt Prompt to be displayed.
     #
     def readline(prompt)
-      Readline.readline(prompt, false)
+      Readline.readline(prompt, false) || EOF_ALIAS
     rescue Interrupt
       puts('^C')
       retry