Jupyter Converts Code Cell with input() into Markdown with Comments

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I’m encountering a strange issue in Jupyter Notebook when trying to use the input() function in my code cells. When I run the following code:
a = int(input("Enter a number: "))
print(a)
Instead of executing the code normally, Jupyter converts the cell into a Markdown cell and adds comments to the code like this:

### a = int(input("Enter a number: "))
print(a)

It doesn’t allow me to provide input, and the kernel shows a message like:

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Cell not executed due to pending input.
The cell has not been executed to avoid kernel deadlock as there is another pending input.

What I’ve Tried:

  • Restarting the kernel and re-running the code.
  • Ensuring that the cell is in “Code” mode (not Markdown).
  • Disabling extensions.
  • Reinstalling Jupyter Notebook.

None of these steps seem to resolve the issue. It keeps happening with every code cell that uses input().

System Info:

  • Jupyter Notebook (latest version)
  • Windows 10
  • Running in Anaconda environment

Help Needed:

Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there a fix or a configuration I might be missing? Any help would be appreciated!

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It sounds like this covered in ‘Int(input()) command not working on jupyter notebook’ and in ‘Notebook does not accept user input’.
That help?

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Jupyter Notebook (latest version)

Can you post the exact version displayed in the help menu?

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