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Keyboard shortcuts don't work on non QWERTY keyboards #102908
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Yes yes, I know all of this. I have been using dvorak layout on Windows for 20+ years! This is recent new behavior when editing text in Github issues.
Plus, this looks like you put my question into ChatGPT and simply dumped its response here. Please don't do that. Use your brain and try to intelligently provide a relevant response. I swear AI is going to literally kill me some day!
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Subject: Re: [community/community] Keyboard shortcuts don't work on non QWERTY keyboards (Discussion #102908)
It seems like you're encountering a keyboard layout issue, specifically with the Dvorak layout in Windows. Here are a few suggestions to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:
Check System Language and Keyboard Settings:
Ensure that your system language and keyboard settings are correctly configured for the Dvorak layout. Go to "Settings" > "Time & Language" > "Language" and set the preferred language to use the Dvorak keyboard layout.
Verify Keyboard Layout in Application:
Some applications may have their own keyboard layout settings. Make sure the application you are using recognizes and is configured for the Dvorak layout.
Check Accessibility Settings:
In Windows, go to "Settings" > "Ease of Access" > "Keyboard." Make sure that the "On-Screen Keyboard" settings match your chosen keyboard layout.
Update Keyboard Drivers:
Ensure that your keyboard drivers are up-to-date. You can do this by going to "Device Manager," finding your keyboard, right-clicking, and selecting "Update driver."
Test in Different Applications:
Check if the issue persists in different applications. This can help determine if the problem is specific to a particular program.
Reset Keyboard Shortcuts:
Some keyboard shortcuts may be conflicting. Go to "Settings" > "Ease of Access" > "Keyboard" and click on "Reset to default keyboard shortcuts."
Try a Different Physical Keyboard:
If you have access to another physical keyboard, try using it to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is related to the keyboard itself.
Third-Party Software Interference:
Some third-party software may interfere with keyboard shortcuts. Try disabling unnecessary background applications to see if the issue resolves.
Check for Windows Updates:
Ensure that your Windows operating system is up-to-date. Windows updates may include fixes for known issues.
Check for Known Issues with Dvorak Layout:
Check online forums or the official support channels for any known issues related to the Dvorak layout in the specific version of Windows you are using.
If the problem persists after trying these steps, you may want to reach out to Microsoft support or consult relevant community forums for further assistance. Additionally, checking the documentation of the specific applications you're using for Dvorak layout compatibility might provide insights into any application-specific settings or known issues.
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No, there is no solution there. Thank you. I have been using my current setup for 20 years with Windows, and only recently did this issue with editing GitHub issues text appear. Please don't just assume AI has all the answers. It doesn't. A lot. I have NEVER found it to be correct. To get back to the root issue, could someone at GitHub please check to ensure that the settings in place on the component used for editing text will recognize the proper keyboard sequences being sent to it so that those who use different keyboard layouts for RSI or other reasons are not impacted by this bug? |
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+1 I have been experiencing this recently as well. This is a huge papercut of a UX regression 🙁 I have Windows correctly configured to use the Dvorak layout instead of my keyboard's physical QWERTY layout. The issue is that GitHub has started to (sometimes, notably when text fields are focused) interpret keyboard shortcuts using the hardware keyboard layout, and not the system-defined keyboard layout. This is incredibly frustrating (especially because it is inconsistent). Trying to paste ( I imagine this is a problem for anyone with mismatched hardware and system keyboard layouts, including anyone using a QWERTY keyboard and a non-US English software layout. |
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Hi @fourpastmidnight and @rbtr, Thanks so much for reaching out in our community and providing this feedback. I'll go ahead and file this feedback with the Accessibility team so that this can be reviewed. If you have any additional feedback, reproduction steps or other thoughts, please feel free to comment below. Thanks again! |
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I use the Dvorak keyboard layout to reduce RSI that plagued me since my days as a data-entry worker. When pressing CTRL+V on a keyboard configured to use the Dvorak layout in Windows (which is analogous to CTRL+. when using a QWERTY layout keyboard), nothing is pasted. Instead, a HTML popup is shown for "saved replies". Similarly, when pressing CTRL+B (which is analogous to CTRL+X on a QWERTY layout keyboard), instead of cutting the selected text, it is wrapped in
**(to bold the selected text).Important
I just realized that this ONLY happens when more than one word is selected. If you select a single word and press CTRL+X on a keyboard on Windows configured to use the dvorak layout (CTRL+B from the perspective of a QWERTY layout keyboard), then the word is appropriately cut. BUT, if you select multiple words, then instead of cutting the text, it is wrapped in
**as mentioned above.This is BAD. Now alternate layout keyboard users cannot use keyboard shortcuts to work with text in GitHub, especially when selecting multiple words.
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