diff --git a/packages/web/src/datagrid/DataFilterControl.svelte b/packages/web/src/datagrid/DataFilterControl.svelte
index a9bf9b3e1..32eaddebd 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/datagrid/DataFilterControl.svelte
+++ b/packages/web/src/datagrid/DataFilterControl.svelte
@@ -226,6 +226,7 @@
     on:paste={handlePaste}
     class:isError
     class:isOk
+    placeholder='Filter'
   />
   <DropDownButton icon="icon filter" menu={createMenu} />
   {#if showResizeSplitter}