Can't delete or enter text in Cursor on macOS 26.0.1

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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

After the latest update, Cursor becomes unusable on macOS 26.0.1 due to broken text editing behavior. Pressing Delete does not remove characters. Deletion only works if the Function key is pressed, but typing afterwards causes erratic behavior (text not entering, input failing entirely). This makes the app unusable.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Cursor on macOS 26.0.1.
  2. Attempt to delete text using the Delete key. → Nothing happens.
  3. Hold the Function key and press Delete. → Characters are removed as expected.

Expected Behavior

Delete should remove characters without requiring Function.
Normal text entry should work consistently after deletion.

Operating System

MacOS

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 1.7.28
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: adb0f9e3e4f184bba7f3fa6dbfd72ad0ebb8cfd0
Date: 2025-10-01T02:45:21.769Z
Electron: 34.5.8
Chromium: 132.0.6834.210
Node.js: 20.19.1
V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0
OS: Darwin arm64 25.0.0

Additional Information

Screen recording: https://supercut.ai/share/711398d7-e7e7-48ec-91dc-5a7c030fd1b9/7cYVTUCWL0CbU1HuH4vG95

Does this stop you from using Cursor

Yes - Cursor is unusable

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Update: I deleted and re-installed the app. Did not fix the problem

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I tried deleting the hidden Cursor directory in User>Library>Application Support and having the app rebuild it from scratch – did not fix it.

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Hey, thanks for the report. We’ll check this.

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Any update? I had to switch to an older computer that is still running macOS 15.

If you’re not going to fix this, I am going to have to either switch to Windsurf :face_vomiting: or wipe my machine and downgrade to macOS :sob:.

Pls LMK. :folded_hands:

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Hey, @Matt_Mireles, thanks for your patience and sorry for the delayed update.

Your issue is on our radar, it appears related to keyboard input problems on macOS 26 that we’re tracking. In this thread Modifier (Cmd, Option, etc.) keybindings stop working in editor-area terminal tabs starting v1.6 users report similar modifier‑key issues on macOS 26 (Tahoe), and the team is investigating.

In your case it’s more severe since it affects core text editing.

In the meantime, could you please confirm whether you’re on macOS 26.0.1 specifically, or a newer patch? Also, does the issue occur in both regular editor files and terminal tabs, or only in editor files?

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Thanks for the link and update. At least I am not alone!

I am seeing the issue on both 26.0.1 on my M2 MacBook Air and 26.1 Beta on my M2 Ultra Mac Studio (I upgraded as a Hail Mary). It occurs in regular editor files only, not terminal tabs.

Fortunately, I have an old M1 Mac Mini still running macOS 15, and that works perfectly.

I’m taking the MacBook to Apple Store today to wipe it & downgrade to macOS 15.

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