diff --git a/src/scripts/changeTracker.ts b/src/scripts/changeTracker.ts
index aee0f34d2..b3faed4de 100644
--- a/src/scripts/changeTracker.ts
+++ b/src/scripts/changeTracker.ts
@@ -131,7 +131,11 @@ export class ChangeTracker {
     let keyIgnored = false
     window.addEventListener(
       'keydown',
-      (e) => {
+      (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
+        // Do not trigger on repeat events (Holding down a key)
+        // This can happen when user is holding down "Space" to pan the canvas.
+        if (e.repeat) return
+
         const activeEl = document.activeElement
         requestAnimationFrame(async () => {
           let bindInputEl