Esc key doesn't exit /help menu as indicated
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 21, 2026 by enlaichu Closed Jan 25, 2026
Description
The /help command shows a menu that says "Esc to exit" but pressing Esc doesn't work to dismiss the menu.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start Claude Code CLI
- Type
/helpand press Enter - Press Esc to try to exit the menu
- Nothing happens - menu doesn't close
Expected Behavior
Pressing Esc should close the help menu as indicated in the UI.
Workarounds
qsometimes worksCtrl+Cworks but feels heavy-handedEntersometimes dismisses it
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.14
- macOS (Darwin 25.2.0)
- Terminal: likely iTerm2 or Terminal.app
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