On Windows, when using certain Chinese Input Method Editors (IMEs), the game fails to recognize or accept text input within any text field (e.g., chat, signs, books, anvil renaming). The IME candidate window may appear, but selected characters are not inserted into the game's text box. This severely hinders communication and gameplay for users relying on these input methods.
Description:
Environment: Windows 10/11 (specify your OS version) with the latest Bedrock Edition installed.
Input Methods Affected: Observed with [List the specific Chinese IMEs you are having trouble with, e.g., Sogou Pinyin, Microsoft Pinyin in a specific mode, QQ Pinyin, etc.]. Be as specific as possible about which IMEs exhibit the problem.
Steps to Reproduce:
Launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Windows.
Ensure a Chinese IME (e.g., Sogou Pinyin) is enabled and active as the current input method.
Attempt to enter text into any in-game text field (e.g., open chat by pressing
T, place a sign and try to write on it, or use an anvil).Type Pinyin; the IME candidate window will likely appear.
Select the desired Chinese characters.
Expected Result: The selected Chinese characters should be entered into the game's text field.
Actual Result: The selected characters are not entered into the text field. The text box may remain empty, or only parts of the input might appear. Sometimes, gameplay controls might interfere (e.g., pressing keys intended for character selection might move the player instead if the chat box isn't fully focused). Switching to the English keyboard layout within the IME often works for basic Latin letters.
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