openai / openai/codex

UI/Design issue - Dark grey "show more" button is almost invisible against black background

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Description

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Version 26.901.51231

What subscription do you have?

Pro 20x

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?
Image Self explanatory, see screenshot, dark grey "Show more" button is almost invisible against the black background
What steps can reproduce the bug?

Send a long message on Windows Codex using the light theme

What is the expected behavior?

No response

Additional information

No response

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in the Windows Codex app by sending a long message with the light theme enabled, then inspect the Show more control shown in the report screenshot. The work is done when the button has sufficient contrast against its background and remains clearly visible in the affected view.

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Assessment

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

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