diff --git a/fantemp/terminal.hpp b/fantemp/terminal.hpp
index 29a0eaa..19739bc 100644
--- a/fantemp/terminal.hpp
+++ b/fantemp/terminal.hpp
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ class Terminal {
 
 			// Handle backspace
 			if (inputByte == BACKSPACE && m_inputSize > 0) {
-				m_serial << static_cast<char>(BACKSPACE);
+				m_serial << F("\b \b");
 				--m_inputSize;
 			}
 			// Handle line terminator