[BUG] Unable to type the "@" character in the Claude Code terminal interface
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Aug 8, 2025 by pcoterecollective Closed Aug 15, 2025
Bug Description
Unable to type the "@" character in the Claude Code terminal interface, despite it working normally in the IDE and other applications.
Environment
- OS: macOS (Darwin 24.5.0)
- Claude Code Version: 1.0.71
- Keyboard Layout: CanadianFrench-PC
## Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code terminal in IntelliJ IDE
- Try to type "@" using normal key combination (Option + 2 on CanadianFrench-PC)
- Character does not appear
## Expected Behavior
The "@" character should appear when typed, as it does in other applications.
## Actual Behavior
The "@" character does not appear in the terminal input.
## Additional Context
- "@" works normally in the IDE portion of the same application
- "@" works in other terminal applications (Terminal.app, iTerm2, etc.)
- Other special characters may also be affected (not tested)
## Attempted Solutions
- Tried Option + 2, Alt + 64
- Verified keyboard layout settings
- Issue persists across terminal sessions
Additional Context
- Happens on both IntelliJ plugin and Integrated IntelliJ terminal (zsh)
This issue has 3 comments on GitHub. Read the full discussion on GitHub ↗