Cursor Tab completion not showing: causes and fixes
Is there an outage right now?
Cursor official status is operational. If this error persists, it is likely an implementation or environment issue on your side.
Updated: Oct 25, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
View Cursor status →What this error means
Tab autocomplete doesn't appear. Causes: Cursor-side issue, settings/extensions, network, or auth.
Common causes
- •Cursor-side outage/latency
- •Tab disabled / misconfigured
- •Auth/subscription issue
- •Network/proxy interference
- •Extension/keybinding conflict
How to fix
- 1.Restart Cursor
- 2.Check Tab completion settings
- 3.Re-login / check subscription
- 4.Check network/proxy
- 5.Check outage status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
If Cursor-side, it recovers over time. If settings/auth, waiting won’t help—check the items above.
Alternatives when Cursor is down
Related symptoms
FAQ
What causes Cursor Tab completion not showing?
Tab autocomplete doesn't appear. Causes: Cursor-side issue, settings/extensions, network, or auth.
How do I fix Cursor Tab completion not showing?
Restart Cursor / Check Tab completion settings / Re-login / check subscription / Check network/proxy / Check outage status at top of page