MIDI In button (Step entry) in Piano Roll editor

I'm observing a behavior in the Piano Roll editor that does not seem to be documented in the user manual. If I double-click on it fast enough, it turns red with the MIDI plug graphic filled in black. In this state, it will not accept MIDI input from my keyboard controller. Anyone know what is going on with this
TIA.
- Paul

Ah! Got it. Instead of quickly doubleclicking the MIDI-out symbol (that's what it is) you can also option-click.
Message was edited by: Eriksimon

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