[DOCS] Interactive mode docs missing queued-message editing shortcuts after Escape behavior change

Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by coygeek Closed Jun 23, 2026

Documentation Type

Missing documentation (feature not documented)

Documentation Location

https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode

Section/Topic

Queued-message editing and interruption keyboard behavior.

Current Documentation

The bash mode section currently documents:

Exit with Escape, Backspace, or Ctrl+U on an empty prompt

There is no documentation for queued-message retrieval/editing (Up arrow) or draft-text behavior during turn interruption.

What's Wrong or Missing?

Changelog v2.1.69 clarifies behavior when draft text is present:

  • Escape does not interrupt a running turn if the input box has draft text
  • Up arrow retrieves queued messages for editing
  • Ctrl+U clears the input line

These behaviors are not documented in interactive mode guidance.

Suggested Improvement

Add a short "Interruptions and queued messages" subsection with:

  • Escape behavior when draft text exists
  • Up arrow retrieval/editing flow for queued messages
  • Ctrl+U clear-line behavior in this context

Impact

Medium - Makes feature difficult to understand

Additional Context

Affected Pages:

| Page | Context |
|------|---------|
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode | Primary source for keyboard and input behavior; missing queued-message editing details |

Total scope: 1 page affected

Source: Changelog v2.1.69

Exact changelog entry:

Fixed Escape not interrupting a running turn when the input box has draft text. Use Up arrow to pull queued messages back for editing, or Ctrl+U to clear the input line.

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