[BUG] Editing a prompt in Notepad via CTRL+g stops Claude Code from working unless i save and close the notepad.
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.241
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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 26, 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?
I was editing a prompt in my notepad and it took me 30 minutes and when i opened claude code it was halted the entire time. it wasted 30 minutes of my life.
What Should Happen?
It should keep on working in the background instead of halting.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- give a task to claude code
- write a prompt to it as it is working but dont press enter
- press ctrl+g to edit that prompt in notepad.
- claude code wont resume unless you save and close that notepad.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.241 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_