pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements

`grave_accent_and_tilde` key in reality prints `§` symbol

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#2,027 opened on Oct 13, 2019

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Description

grave_accent_and_tilde prints § in any editor. All custom configurations of modifications to Karabiner were disabled, which means the root cause is in program itself.

OS version: Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6 (18G103) Karabiner version: 12.7.0, but the same goes on lower versions as well

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
macOS input handlingC++Karabiner Elements architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
15
Research direction
Investigate the key event mapping in the Karabiner Elements source code, particularly the handling of the `grave accent and tilde` key. Look at the virtual key code assignments and how key symbols are translated. Review related issues and commits that may have addressed similar keyboard mapping bugs.
`grave_accent_and_tilde` key in reality prints `§` symbol · pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements#2027 | Good First Issue