What happens when a developer presses Shift+Tab during an interactive — Claude Code Certified Professional Practice — Claude Cert Academy

What happens when a developer presses Shift+Tab during an interactive Claude Code session?

• Claude enters plan mode and shows proposed steps before executing any changes
• The current Claude Code session exits immediately
• The interface switches between light and dark themes
• A history panel opens showing previous session messages

Answer: Claude enters plan mode and shows proposed steps before executing any changes

Shift+Tab is the keyboard shortcut to toggle plan mode in an interactive Claude Code session. In plan mode, Claude outlines what it intends to do and waits for confirmation before executing changes. It does not exit the session, change the theme, or open a history panel.

Continue to Claude Cert Academy