[BUG] Can't submit a prompt on Claude Code on deskptop app for Windows

[julie-roberge]

Preflight Checklist

• I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

In the Claude Desktop app, the Code tab input field no longer converts the microphone icon into a send (arrow) button when text is typed. As a result, there is no way to submit a prompt using the keyboard or mouse.

Additionally, pressing Enter shifts focus to the "Select folder" button instead of sending the message.

The Chat tab works correctly — the microphone icon does convert to a send arrow when text is entered.

Actual Behavior
The microphone icon stays as-is. Pressing Enter moves focus to "Select folder". There is no way to send a message in the Code tab.

Environment

• Platform: Claude Desktop App (Windows)
• Tab: Code
• This worked before the recent update
• OS: Windows 11 version 25H2

What Should Happen?

The microphone icon should convert to a send (arrow) button when text is present, as it does in the Chat tab. Pressing Enter should send the message.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open the Claude Desktop app
2. Navigate to the Code tab
3. Click in the prompt input field
4. Type any text
5. Observe: the microphone icon does not change to a send arrow
6. Press Enter — focus jumps to the "Select folder" button instead of sending

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

1.1617.0 (8d6345)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

Issue observed on the Code tab:

Expected behavior observed on the Chat tab (no issue):

[github-actions]

Found 2 possible duplicate issues:

1. [BUG] Send/submit arrow button missing from Code tab input area (Windows desktop app) #46711
2. [BUG] Send button (submit icon) missing from input field in Desktop app (Windows) #46937

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[github-actions]

Closing for now — inactive for too long. Please open a new issue if this is still relevant.

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