microsoft / microsoft/wslg

Can not switch input languages

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Description

Environment

Windows build number: 21390.1010
Your Distribution version: Ubuntu 20.04
Your WSLg version: 1.0.22

I have multiple input languages installed in my system (English and Russian). But in WSL GUI apps, I only have Russian and can't switch to English.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in WSLg GUI apps using the reported Windows build, Ubuntu 20.04, and WSLg 1.0.22 with English and Russian input languages installed. Start by tracing WSLg's input-language handling; done means users can switch between both languages in GUI applications.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop-dev, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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