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[KBM] Remapped key remains actively when changing to Japanese IME

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#3,397 opened on May 21, 2020

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Description

Environment

Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18363.836]
PowerToys version: v0.18.0
PowerToy module for which you are reporting the bug (if applicable): Keyboard Manager

Steps to reproduce

  1. In Keyboard Manager, map Caps Lock key to Ctrl (Left) key
  2. Changing keyboard IME from English (US) to Japanese
  3. Enter some Japanese characters
  4. Copy some text by using Caps Lock + C key
  5. Press whatever keys, the Caps Lock key is remained actively
  6. Need to go back to English IME and press Caps Lock key again to release

Expected behavior

Remapped key does not remains actively. Pressing some keys like s will input s character.

Actual behavior

Caps Lock key remains actively. Pressing s will show Save Dialog

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Research direction
Investigate the interaction between the keyboard remapping hook and Japanese IME. Check if the remapped key state is not released when IME mode changes. Look for similar issues in the codebase related to IME handling.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend
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Clear
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