I’m using JupyterLab via Anaconda Prompt on Windows 11
Version: JupyterLab 25.11.1
Browser: Chrome.
Problem: When I open a .txt file, the cursor does not appear and I cannot type. .py files work fine. If I press Insert + Shift, the cursor appears with the text that i copy before and I can type, but this is not permanent.
What I tried:
Open With → Editor
conda update jupyterlab
Question: How can I fix this so .txt files always open in editable mode with a visible cursor?
I don’t think that is accurate. Here you can see the current version of JupyterLab is 4.5.3.
To try and track down where the issue is, you’d probably also want to try to launch a session with a current version in your browser using the ‘launch binder’ badge you see there. When that session comes up try the same process.
That may tell you if it is part your local installation or actually a problem the is more inherent to the product as a whole.
I think I was trying what you said that way and not seeing an issue on my very up-to-date Mac in Chrome Version 144.0.7559.97 (Official Build) (arm64).
That doesn’t help specify if you are using an ancient version, a new version, or a known flawed version.
Plus, is it only Chrome browser on your computer? I would suggest trying another browser on your computer. That would probably shed more light on the generality of your issue.