codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix ⌘ ⇧ M opens the menu but I can't navigate it via the keyboard [1 participants]

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Version 26.422.30944 (2080)

What subscription do you have?

Pro

What platform is your computer?

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What issue are you seeing?

⌘ ⇧ M opens the menu but I can't navigate it via the keyboard. Pressing return does not select the item.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1fe70d42-82b0-4315-9f68-96070b4de839

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 019dd021-3e87-73f2-b814-4476bd0d5659

press ⌘ ⇧ M press up or down press return

Result: Item is not selected

Expected: Item should change to the selected menu

What is the expected behavior?

Expected: Item should change to the selected menu

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by checking the keyboard navigation settings or reporting the bug to the Codex App developers, as the provided information does not point to a straightforward user-fixable issue.

Guidance

  • Review the Codex App's keyboard shortcuts and navigation settings to ensure that they are correctly configured for menu navigation.
  • Verify if the issue persists across different menus or is specific to the one accessed via ⌘ ⇧ M.
  • Check for any existing issues or updates on the Codex App's GitHub page or official support channels that might address keyboard navigation problems.
  • Consider providing more details about the platform and any custom settings that might be relevant to the issue.

Notes

The provided information does not specify the computer platform, which could be crucial for diagnosing platform-specific issues. Additionally, without access to the specific thread or assets mentioned, it's challenging to provide a more detailed analysis.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of specific technical details and the nature of the issue, the best course of action seems to be reporting the bug to the developers or waiting for an update that might address the problem, as there's no clear user-actionable workaround provided in the issue description.

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