diff --git a/evomaintenance.sh b/evomaintenance.sh
index ce05a78..65eb50b 100755
--- a/evomaintenance.sh
+++ b/evomaintenance.sh
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ fi
 echo "> Please, enter details about your maintenance"
 read TEXTE
 
-if [ "${TEXTE}" = "" ]; then
+if test -z "${TEXTE}"; then
     echo "no value..."
     exit 1
 fi