[BUG] Windows Magnifier caret tracking doesn't work with Claude Code REPL.
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Mar 26, 2026 by jdiercks Closed Apr 25, 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?
When using Windows Magnifier with "follow text insertion point" enabled,
the magnified view doesn't track the cursor position as I type or navigate
within Claude Code's interactive prompt. The caret moves but Magnifier
stays fixed on the same area of the screen.
This works fine in other terminal applications and in Windows Terminal itself—
it's specific to Claude Code's REPL rendering.
Environment: Windows 11, WSL2 Ubuntu 22.04, Magnifier at ~2x zoom
What Should Happen?
Magnifier should track text input caret.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Enable Windows Magnifier (Win +)
- Open Claude Code in WSL Ubuntu terminal
- Run: claude
- Type or use arrow keys in the prompt
- Magnifier doesn't follow the cursor position
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.84
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
Additional Information
_No response_
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