Messages app wont let me type unless I click on the text box when returning from a different window
This is a duplicate question on the forum because I don't believe it was answered and the original poster never responded to someone who asked some questions.
As written in the previous post - previously, when returning to the window that I have the messages app open in I have always been able to begin typing immediately. Now when I return to the messages app from another window and begin typing, nothing registers visually. No characters show up in the text box but at the same time spellcheck will still pop up for the word that I typed, even though the characters aren't there. To begin typing all I have to do is click on the screen. Which isn't too big of a deal, but I miss being able to seamlessly slide over to that window and immediately start typing.
Similar to the original poster, I recently purchased and set up a new M1 2020 Pro. I'm on the latest version MacOS Monterey 12.1, any ideas on what to do here? Thanks!
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1