Input Scroll Mode

Input scroll mode allows you to navigate through long prompts that exceed the visible input area.

Overview

When composing long prompts (multi-line code, detailed instructions, etc.), the input box has a maximum visible height. Scroll mode lets you view and navigate the full content without losing your place.

Activation

Action	Description
Ctrl+G	Toggle scroll mode on/off
Escape	Exit scroll mode

When scroll mode is active, the input box border changes from green to yellow.

Keybindings

Basic Navigation

Key	Action
k or ↑	Scroll up one line
j or ↓	Scroll down one line

Fast Navigation

Key	Action
PageUp	Scroll up one page
PageDown	Scroll down one page
Home	Jump to top (oldest content)
End	Jump to bottom (newest content)

Behavior

• Auto-exit on edit: Scroll mode automatically exits when you modify the input text
• Auto-exit on palette: Scroll mode exits when the command palette opens (typing /)
• Offset reset: Scroll offset resets to 0 when exiting scroll mode
• Bounds clamping: Scroll offset is automatically clamped to valid range

Use Cases

1. Reviewing Long Prompts

When you've written a detailed multi-line prompt, use scroll mode to review it before submitting:

1. Write your long prompt
2. Press Ctrl+G to enter scroll mode
3. Use k/j or arrows to review content
4. Press Escape to exit and submit

2. Navigating Pasted Content

After pasting a large code block or log output:

1. Paste content into input
2. Press Ctrl+G to navigate
3. Use PageUp/PageDown for fast scrolling
4. Press Home/End to jump to extremes

Visual Indicator

• Normal mode: Green border around input box
• Scroll mode: Yellow border around input box

Related

• Press Ctrl+/ to view all keyboard shortcuts in the help overlay
• Use PageUp in the main view to enter reading mode for the conversation history