# The input caret stuck at the start of the field and does not advance with chat in editor mode

**URL:** <https://forum.cursor.com/t/the-input-caret-stuck-at-the-start-of-the-field-and-does-not-advance-with-chat-in-editor-mode/149369>\
**Category:** Bug Reports\
**Tags:** layout, chat\
**Created:** [January 20, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/the-input-caret-stuck-at-the-start-of-the-field-and-does-not-advance-with-chat-in-editor-mode/149369 "2026-01-20T11:18:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![deanrie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/deanrie/32/1263_2.png) [@deanrie](https://forum.cursor.com/u/deanrie)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/the-input-caret-stuck-at-the-start-of-the-field-and-does-not-advance-with-chat-in-editor-mode/149369/3 "2026-01-20T12:25:38Z")

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Hey, thanks for the report.

This is a known issue with chat in a separate window. The team is aware and working on a fix. A few similar input bugs in separate windows are being tracked right now.

As a temporary workaround:

- Use chat in the normal panel, not in a separate window
- If you need chat in a separate window, try reloading the window (Ctrl+R)

Related threads with similar issues:

- [Chat in new window BUG](https://forum.cursor.com/t/chat-in-new-window-bug/148939)
- [“Open Chat as Editor” causes permanent black screen when reopening project](https://forum.cursor.com/t/open-chat-as-editor-causes-permanent-black-screen-when-reopening-project/148515)

The bug is logged for follow-up. For now, I recommend using chat in the built-in panel.

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