microsoft / microsoft/terminal

Windows key doesn't work when assigning key actions

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Description

Windows Terminal version

1.20.11381.0

Windows build number

10.0.22621.3737

Other Software

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Steps to reproduce

Go to settings --> actions --> any action and try to set the key combination. Any combination that involves the windows key is not recognized. This is new with a recent version of terminal.

Expected Behavior

Windows key should be allowed in actions key combinations.

Actual Behavior

The key command does not change. It only changes if the windows key is not involved in the input.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Windows Terminal 1.20.11381.0 through Settings → Actions, trying combinations that include the Windows key. Trace the key-assignment path used by that settings screen and compare it with combinations that are accepted. Done means Windows-key combinations can be assigned to actions and the existing behavior remains intact.

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Assessment

Domain
cli, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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