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Cannot type Polish characters (AltGr combinations) in Copilot CLI input on Windows

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area:input-keyboard area:platform-windows
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Description

### Describe the bug

It is impossible to type characters that require the AltGr key (right Alt) in the Copilot CLI input field. This affects Polish characters: ą, ę, ó, ś, ź, ż, ć, ń, ł — and likely other languages using AltGr combinations

### Affected version

1.0.34

### Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Open Copilot CLI on Windows
2. Try to type a Polish character using AltGr + letter (e.g., AltGr+A for ą, AltGr+L for ł)
3. Nothing is typed, or a wrong character/action is triggered

### Expected behavior

AltGr key combinations should produce the correct Unicode characters in the input field.

### Additional context

- OS: Windows
- Terminal: Windows Terminal / PowerShell

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in Copilot CLI 1.0.34 using Windows Terminal or PowerShell with a Polish keyboard layout, then trace the CLI input handling for AltGr key combinations. Done means Polish characters such as ą and ł can be entered correctly without triggering an unintended character or action.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell, shell
Domain
cli, internationalization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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