codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Pressing "Back to app" not working [2 comments, 3 participants]

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

26.406.40811

What subscription do you have?

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

No action...

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Go to File -> Settings, try to press "Back to app", but no action, no mouse pointer change, as if it were disabled.

What is the expected behavior?

The action to go back...

Additional information

But the smaller toolbar-level navigate back button works.

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TL;DR

The issue with the "Back to app" button in the Settings menu may be resolved by checking for updates or reporting the bug to the developers, as the smaller toolbar-level navigate back button works.

Guidance

  • Check if there are any updates available for the Codex App, as version 26.406.40811 may have a known issue with the "Back to app" button.
  • Verify that the issue is not specific to the current user profile by trying to reproduce the bug with a different user account or profile.
  • If the issue persists, report the bug to the developers with detailed steps to reproduce, as the smaller toolbar-level navigate back button works, indicating a potential issue with the specific button or menu item.
  • Try to inspect the button's properties or event handlers to see if there are any differences between the working toolbar-level button and the non-working "Back to app" button.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the Windows 10 platform or the specific version of the Codex App, and further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Report the bug to the developers, as the issue may be specific to the current version or platform, and a fix may be available in a future update.

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