[BUG] Word deletion doesn't work with non-latin alphabet
Resolved 💬 12 comments Opened Jun 11, 2025 by Kolger Closed Dec 10, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [x] Other: Max Account
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.18 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: macOS 15.5
- Terminal: Tested in multiple terminals: Ghostty, vscode terminal, iTerm2, Terminal app
Bug Description
When text in Claude Code contains non-latin characters, word deletion (opt + delete) deletes the whole text, not just the word. If there is a mixture of non-latin and latin characters, the non-latin text will be deleted up to the first latin symbol.
The same issue occurs with word navigation (opt + ← / opt + →).
Steps to Reproduce
- Type text using only non-latin characters (e.g., 'тестовый текст на русском языке'). I've tested with Cyrillic and Thai characters.
- Navigate to the end of the text.
- Press opt + delete.
Expected Behavior
Only the last word should be deleted.
Actual Behavior
The entire text is deleted.
Additional Context
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2e1ecb58-9f77-4b20-9b79-317bc5129203
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