diff --git a/src/backend/langflow/components/io/ChatInput.py b/src/backend/langflow/components/io/ChatInput.py
index d5204d19f..693278c00 100644
--- a/src/backend/langflow/components/io/ChatInput.py
+++ b/src/backend/langflow/components/io/ChatInput.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ class ChatInput(CustomComponent):
 
     def build_config(self):
         return {
-            "message": {"input_types": ["Text"], "display_name": "Message"},
+            "message": {"input_types": ["Text"], "display_name": "Message","multiline": True},
             "sender_type": {
                 "options": ["Machine", "User"],
                 "display_name": "Sender Type",