[BUG] RTL Arabic text rendering broken in v2.1.63 (was working in v2.1.61)
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 2, 2026 by amanpoint Closed Mar 31, 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?
Description:
After updating from v2.1.61 to v2.1.63, Arabic text in the Claude Code
VSCode extension chat panel is displayed in reverse order (LTR instead of RTL).
- OS: Windows 11
- VSCode: latest
- Extension version with bug: 2.1.63
- Last working version: 2.1.61
Steps to reproduce:
- Install Claude Code v2.1.63
- Ask any question and receive a response containing Arabic text
- Arabic text appears reversed/mirrored
Expected: Arabic text renders right-to-left
Actual: Arabic text renders left-to-right (reversed)
What Should Happen?
Expected: Arabic text renders right-to-left
Actual: Arabic text renders left-to-right (reversed)
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Steps to reproduce:
- Install Claude Code v2.1.63
- Ask any question and receive a response containing Arabic text
- Arabic text appears reversed/mirrored
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.63
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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