claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Cannot copy or paste text in Claude Code on Windows 11

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On Windows 11, it is not possible to copy text from Claude's responses or paste text into the input field within Claude Code.

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On Windows 11, it is not possible to copy text from Claude's responses or paste text into the input field within Claude Code.

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Description

On Windows 11, it is not possible to copy text from Claude's responses or paste text into the input field within Claude Code.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code on Windows 11
  2. Receive a response from Claude
  3. Try to select and copy text from the response
  4. Try to paste text into the input field

Expected behaviour

  • Text in responses should be selectable and copyable
  • It should be possible to paste text into the input field from the clipboard

Actual behaviour

  • Copy and paste does not work

Environment

  • OS: Windows 11 Home 10.0.26200
  • Shell: PowerShell 5.1

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