diff --git a/adhocracy4/static/Captcha.jsx b/adhocracy4/static/Captcha.jsx
index 22d5a8f67..df418e107 100644
--- a/adhocracy4/static/Captcha.jsx
+++ b/adhocracy4/static/Captcha.jsx
@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ const CaptCheck = ({ apiUrl, name, onChange, refresh }) => {
                   name="captcheck_selected_answer"
                   aria-label="Type your answer here."
                   autoComplete="off"
+                  onInput={(e) => chooseAnswer(e, e.target.value, false)}
                 />
               </div>
               )}
diff --git a/changelog/_0002.md b/changelog/_0002.md
index 4be0dce30..0bb387979 100644
--- a/changelog/_0002.md
+++ b/changelog/_0002.md
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 ### Fixed
 
 - fixed other answer input field being disabled for unregistered users
+- fix Captcha text mode not reacting to input