diff --git a/src/channel.c b/src/channel.c
index 5e8c6bd..9e406ab 100644
--- a/src/channel.c
+++ b/src/channel.c
@@ -945,10 +945,15 @@
     clear_tv(&rettv);
 
     /* If an echo command was used the cursor needs to be put back where
-     * it belongs. */
+     * it belongs. If highlighting was changed a redraw is needed. */
+    update_screen(0);
     setcursor();
     cursor_on();
     out_flush();
+#ifdef FEAT_GUI
+    gui_update_cursor(TRUE, FALSE);
+    gui_mch_flush();
+#endif
 }
 
 /*