qmk/qmk_firmware

Modifier keys LCTL, LSFT etc. not working under windows remote desktop

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#25,979 opened on Jan 27, 2026

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Hi, in my keymap I use e.g. LCTL(KC_V) and LSFT(KC_MINS) which work fine under Windows. However, when using Remote Desktop, the modifiers are no longer recognized, i.e. LCTL(KC_V) outputs KC_V only etc.

I assume that Remote Desktop requires some additional delay between pressing LCTL and KC_V.

I tried

void oneshot_mods_changed_user(uint8_t mods) {
	send_keyboard_report();
}

but without success.

Is there any other way?

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Investigate the USB HID report timing for modifier keys and consider adding a delay or using a separate report for remote desktop environments.
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