---
id: TASK-028
title: Esc clears the active selection
status: "\U0001F3C1 Done"
assignee: []
created_date: '2026-06-29 23:22'
updated_date: '2026-06-29 23:22'
labels:
  - feature
dependencies: []
priority: low
ordinal: 28000
---

## Description

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In the editor, Esc now clears an active (Shift-arrow) selection instead of doing nothing. Priority: close find first if in find mode, else clear selection.
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## Acceptance Criteria
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- [x] #1 Esc clears an active selection in editor mode
- [x] #2 Esc still closes find when in find mode
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