[BUG] Can't type # in Claude Code on a UK keyboard.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 24, 2026 by pmuston Closed Jan 29, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
If I try to type # on a UK keyboard on a Mac keyboard (option-3 ), nothing happens. I can type # into other applications.
Background - I am trying to use the memory feature in Claude Code to add appropriately into Claude.md as directed in claude-code-in-action course.
Workaround - I can cut and paste a # into claude code for now.
What Should Happen?
A # should appear.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Open claude.
Type # (option-3) on a UK keyboard.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v2.1.19 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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