diff --git a/zulipterminal/ui_tools/boxes.py b/zulipterminal/ui_tools/boxes.py
index f1f4f3f555..a52a62fb8a 100644
--- a/zulipterminal/ui_tools/boxes.py
+++ b/zulipterminal/ui_tools/boxes.py
@@ -807,7 +807,7 @@ def keypress(self, size: urwid_Size, key: str) -> Optional[str]:
                     )
         elif is_command_key("GO_BACK", key):
             self.send_stop_typing_status()
-            confirmation_msg_length = 10
+            confirmation_msg_length = 15
             if len(self.msg_write_box.edit_text) > confirmation_msg_length:
                 self.view.controller.exit_compose_confirmation_popup()
             else: