microsoft/Terminal

"Export text" action invoked from cmd paletter forwards Enter key

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#20188 opened on May 6, 2026

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Description

Windows Terminal version

1.26.1251.0 (Bug Bash 5/5)

Windows build number

N/A

Other Software

N/A

Steps to reproduce

  1. ctrl+shift+p --> open command palette
  2. select "Export Text" action
  3. Press Enter to execute

Expected Behavior

Export should occur. No key press goes to the underlying session.

Actual Behavior

Export occurs, but the focused session receives Enter!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C++Windows Terminal codebaseCommand palette code
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate how the command palette dispatches actions and how the 'Export text' action is handled by examining the relevant source files (likely in the terminal app or control). Trace the key event forwarding to understand why Enter is passed to the session after the action executes. Check for any existing tests or comments related to this behavior. The issue is clear and no linked PRs indicate a pending fix.