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Allow configuring Queue as the default message action

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Description

Currently, sending a message while an agent is working steers the agent by default.
Please add a setting that lets users choose the default action for new messages:
Steer or Queue.

Environment:
- OS: Windows
- GitHub Copilot app version: v1.1.10

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the desktop app's handling for new messages while an agent is working and the existing settings entry points. Add a user-selectable Steer or Queue default, then verify that new messages use the selected action while the agent is working.

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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
62/100

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