[DOCS] Interactive mode docs missing queued-message editing shortcuts after Escape behavior change
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 withEscape,Backspace, orCtrl+Uon 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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