Windows 10: Word duplicates alt-code character when using Japanese keyboard layout

Similar to many unresolved questions, When I try to type an ANSII code using alt + numpad, first the character appears after releasing alt—as expected—but then when typing another key, the character appears again instead of what I typed:Intended:fuel availability—bothResult:fuel availability——othWhen switching keyboard layouts to US - English United Kingdom, this problem disappears. The alt-code character appears only once, with no altering of subsequent characters.I think the reason it could not be reproduced in other questions might be because the bug only occurs when using certain keyboar

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Switching Japanese Windows with English menus

Yes, I do mean those keys. I tried just switching to Japanese keyboard, as you suggested, but those keys didn't work. Also, the selection key is normally the spacebar in Japan but I could only get IME to work with the Tab key (for those who aren't familiar with Japanese typing: you type in Roman characters, then press a selection key and it steps you through a list of options for the word you are typing in Japanese characters). Did you get the special keys to work as they do in native Japanese mode?

It may well be that I was missing something, although I did try every option I could think of. In any event, as I said, I gave in and now have Japanese Windows running with English menus and everything seems to be working perfectly.
Thanks,

Mike

 

Special characters with Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator

While I have successfully created layouts with the MKLC utility, my last attempt involved enhancing the keyboard with special characters through the Alt Gr + key combination. I wanted to add characters such as:

Alt Gr + S: ß

Alt Gr + <: «

Alt Gr + >: »

Alt Gr + :: …
Alt Gr + N: –

Alt Gr + M: —





That works within MKLC when I use its Project | Test Keyboard Layout option, but when I compile the layout, deploy it and select that enhanced keyboard through the Language Bar, those special characters don´t get typed when I key them in any other application.

Pay careful attention that this is NOT an installation issue, I said "compiled, installed and selected language configuration".

And now that we are at that...

• Any plans to update MKLC to require a more recent .NET framework rather than the outdated v3.5?
  
• If MKLC is written in C#, is its source code available anywhere to refit it with a more recent .NET framework?
  

 

Touch Keyboard and Wireless Keyboard typing different characters for Japanese Input Keyboard?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft community.

We understand the inconvenience caused and we will try our best to resolve the issue.

This issue may occur when you are not choosing the correct keyboard layout.

To assist you better, I like to know; are you able to view the Japanese language pack, in your system?

To check this, follow the below path.

Type language in the search area in the task bar and select
Language > check for the Japanese language pack.

If the Japanese language pack is listed among the language pack list then you need to select the Japanese language keyboard layout.



To select the Japanese language keyboard layout, press
Windows key + space key on your keyboard and Select the
Japanese language keyboard.

For more information, refer to the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/change-keyboard-layout

Note: Applies to Windows 10 as well.

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.