diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm/browser/repositoryPane.ts b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm/browser/repositoryPane.ts
index 6c4e0fefe84..b7dc095e52c 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm/browser/repositoryPane.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm/browser/repositoryPane.ts
@@ -802,6 +802,7 @@ export class RepositoryPane extends ViewPane {
 				return;
 			}
 			this.inputModel.setValue(value);
+			this.inputEditor.setPosition(this.inputModel.getFullModelRange().getEndPosition());
 		}));
 
 		// Keep API in sync with model and update placeholder and validation