Space bar not exiting note input mode as in MuseScore 3

In Musescore 3 when I press "space" for playback after entering notes, note input mode is turned off. I find this convenient because the note names are all on the left side of the keyboard whereas the "n" button usually used to toggle note input mode is on the other side of the keyboard so that I have to engage my right hand to toggle it, whereas the left hand can be used to hit the space bar.

In Musescore 4 this is no longer the case. Is this change intentional? If not, can it be reverted in the next update? Any other suggestions?