Shortcuts
Esc
Stops the response or tool call so you can change direction; the work already done is kept.
Usage
Esc
When to use it
When Claude is heading the wrong way and you want to cut it off right away.
Source: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode
More Claude Code shortcuts
Esc EscClears your draft if there is input; if the input is empty, opens the rewind menu.ShortcutsShift+TabCycles through permission modes: Manual, acceptEdits, plan, then auto.ShortcutsCtrl+RSearches your input history backward.Shortcuts! prefixRuns a shell command directly and puts the result into the conversation.Shortcuts@ file mentionAutocompletes file paths so you can point to a specific file.Shortcuts/ prefixOpens the menu of commands and skills.Shortcuts
All Claude Code