https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=496195
Bug ID: 496195
Summary: Capslock key does not switch behavior when using
colemak layout
Classification: I don't know
Product: kde
Version: unspecified
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: unassigned-b...@kde.org
Reporter: get...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
CapsLock behavior is not decided by the current selected layout but by the
layout that is first in the list in System Settings.
It looks like these bugs from the descriptions:
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=171632 and
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=360145
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Add two layouts in System Settings: English (US) and English (US) (Colemak
variant).
2. Put the colemak or the non-colemak variant first of the list of layouts.
3. Hit CapsLock, switch layouts and hit again.
OBSERVED RESULT
1. if colemak variant is first of the list of layouts:
- if colemak is selected: Backspace as expected.
- if non-colemak is selected: Backspace -> UNEXPECTED
2. if non-colemak variant is first of the list of layouts:
- if non-colemak is selected: CapsLock as expected.
- if colemak is selected: CapsLock AND Backspace (delete previous character
and lock capital letters)
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.8.0
Qt Version: 6.8.0
Kernel Version: 6.6.59-1-lts (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
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