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[GH-ISSUE #6542] [Bug] Backspace and Arrow Keys Not Working on AppFlowy for Linux (Manjaro/Arch) #2879

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opened 2026-03-23 21:25:52 +00:00 by mirror · 11 comments

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Originally created by @ReeeoooN on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/6542

Originally assigned to: @Xazin on GitHub.

Bug Description

I am experiencing an issue with the AppFlowy application on Linux (Manjaro/Arch) where the Backspace and Arrow keys are not functioning properly. This problem occurs in version 0.7.1, but I did not encounter this issue in version 0.6.9.

How to Reproduce

Install AppFlowy version 0.7.1 on a Manjaro/Arch Linux system.
Open the application.
Try using the Backspace key and the Arrow keys on text.

Expected Behavior

The Backspace key should delete the character before the cursor, and the Arrow keys should navigate through the text.

Operating System

Manjaro/Arch Linux

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.7.1

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Thank you for looking into this issue!

Originally created by @ReeeoooN on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/6542 Originally assigned to: @Xazin on GitHub. ### Bug Description I am experiencing an issue with the AppFlowy application on Linux (Manjaro/Arch) where the Backspace and Arrow keys are not functioning properly. This problem occurs in version 0.7.1, but I did not encounter this issue in version 0.6.9. ### How to Reproduce 1. Install AppFlowy version 0.7.1 on a Manjaro/Arch Linux system. 2. Open the application. 3. Try using the Backspace key and the Arrow keys on text. ### Expected Behavior The Backspace key should delete the character before the cursor, and the Arrow keys should navigate through the text. ### Operating System Manjaro/Arch Linux ### AppFlowy Version(s) 0.7.1 ### Screenshots _No response_ ### Additional Context Thank you for looking into this issue!

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2026-03-23 21:25:53 +00:00

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024):

Hi, @ReeeoooN. Did you modify the shortcut keybindings in the settings page before?

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024): Hi, @ReeeoooN. Did you modify the shortcut keybindings in the settings page before?

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@ReeeoooN commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024):

Hi, @ReeeoooN. Did you modify the shortcut keybindings in the settings page before?

Yes, I changed the key combination. If I change it to a random key and then set it back to the original one, a notification about overwriting the keys appears. If I overwrite it, the backspace key temporarily works when I want to delete text.

@ReeeoooN commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024): > Hi, @ReeeoooN. Did you modify the shortcut keybindings in the settings page before? Yes, I changed the key combination. If I change it to a random key and then set it back to the original one, a notification about overwriting the keys appears. If I overwrite it, the backspace key temporarily works when I want to delete text. ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4577f0b7-13d4-4cad-abde-092543bbd665) ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3fcd8592-4ac1-4474-9e94-98372eddbd7d)

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2026-03-23 21:25:54 +00:00

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024):

@ReeeoooN Could you reset the backspace and arrow key keybindings to default? Your issue was caused by key conflicts. We're working on fixing it.

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024): @ReeeoooN Could you reset the `backspace` and `arrow key` keybindings to default? Your issue was caused by key conflicts. We're working on fixing it.

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@ReeeoooN commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024):

@LucasXu0 The reset helped for now, but usually the error reoccurs after some time. In any case, thank you; the bug isn't critical for me since I have built the previous release and I'm using it. I will be waiting for the next release with the fix!

@ReeeoooN commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024): @LucasXu0 The reset helped for now, but usually the error reoccurs after some time. In any case, thank you; the bug isn't critical for me since I have built the previous release and I'm using it. I will be waiting for the next release with the fix!

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@andradei commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024):

This is happening on Arch linux, latest flatpak version 0.7.1.
No keybinding changes. Using local storage (no cloud).

It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only.
The bug is random. At first, backspace and arrows were not working.

After restarting the app and moving the kanban board to another page, backspace, right and down arrows worked but up and left didn't. PgUP worked and PgDown didn't.

@andradei commented on GitHub (Oct 14, 2024): This is happening on Arch linux, latest flatpak version 0.7.1. No keybinding changes. Using local storage (no cloud). It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only. The bug is random. At first, backspace and arrows were not working. After restarting the app and moving the kanban board to another page, backspace, right and down arrows worked but up and left didn't. PgUP worked and PgDown didn't.

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2024):

It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only.

Hi, @andradei. Is the "kanban/grid view" you mean the linked database view in a doc or the single database page?

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2024): > It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only. Hi, @andradei. Is the "kanban/grid view" you mean the linked database view in a doc or the single database page?

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@matheodrd commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2024):

I have the same problem on Windows 10, using version 0.7.1.
With default configuration, except I'm using local storage.

When I want to edit the content of a card in a Kanban (linked or not), I can't use the backspace key (except on + characters or by using CTRL+Backspace) and the left and up arrow keys.

@matheodrd commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2024): I have the same problem on Windows 10, using version 0.7.1. With default configuration, except I'm using local storage. When I want to edit the content of a card in a Kanban (linked or not), I can't use the _backspace_ key (except on `+` characters or by using CTRL+Backspace) and the _left_ and _up_ arrow keys. ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5bd44dd4-3d60-4f0f-9047-83fc4fc093d9)

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:25:55 +00:00

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2024):

@matheodrd Thanks for reporting. It will be resolved in the upcoming release.

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2024): @matheodrd Thanks for reporting. It will be resolved in the upcoming release.

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@alyvusal commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024):

This is happening on Arch linux, latest flatpak version 0.7.1. No keybinding changes. Using local storage (no cloud).

It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only. The bug is random. At first, backspace and arrows were not working.

After restarting the app and moving the kanban board to another page, backspace, right and down arrows worked but up and left didn't. PgUP worked and PgDown didn't.

Same happens for me as described here on Ubuntu 24.04 with AppImage
I have not added any keybindings before but anyway did reset. Now backspace works but up and left arrow still not working
PS: after reopening app issue again started

@alyvusal commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024): > This is happening on Arch linux, latest flatpak version 0.7.1. No keybinding changes. Using local storage (no cloud). > > It seems to happen (for me) on kanban/grid views only. The bug is random. At first, backspace and arrows were not working. > > After restarting the app and moving the kanban board to another page, backspace, right and down arrows worked but up and left didn't. PgUP worked and PgDown didn't. Same happens for me as described here on Ubuntu 24.04 with AppImage I have not added any keybindings before but anyway did reset. Now backspace works but up and left arrow still not working PS: after reopening app issue again started

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@mleczakm commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024):

I'm having same issue on Manjaro, version 0.7.1, installed by flatpak.

@mleczakm commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024): I'm having same issue on Manjaro, version 0.7.1, installed by flatpak.

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@alyvusal commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2024):

Works now on v0.7.2

@alyvusal commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2024): Works now on v0.7.2

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[PR #2879] [MERGED] feat: only allow one windows instance #5456