Cannot copy text using enter key #9342

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opened 2026-01-31 01:52:14 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @dgolub on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020).

Environment

Windows build number: 10.0.19041.264
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 1.0

Any other software?

Steps to reproduce

Select some text in the Windows Terminal. Then, either press the enter key.

Expected behavior

The selected text should be copied to the clipboard. This is what happens when you follow the same steps in a legacy console window.

Actual behavior

The enter key is sent to the program running in the terminal. If you were in the process of typing a command, the command gets executed prematurely. Your selection is lost and you have to go back, reselect the text, and use Ctrl+C to copy it.

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Reference: starred/terminal#9342