Windows Alt code input is not interpreted correctly in certain applications. Instead of inserting the expected Unicode characters, the applications either:
Insert incorrect control characters, or
Ignore the input entirely
This behavior differs from standard Windows applications (e.g., Notepad), where Alt codes correctly produce Unicode symbols.
Steps to Reproduce:
Open a standard Windows text editor (e.g., Notepad)
Hold
Altand type a numeric code on the numpad (e.g.,Alt + 21)Observe correct symbol insertion
Open the game (In game or Ore UI menu)
Repeat the same Alt code input
Observe incorrect behavior:
Wrong character inserted, or
No character inserted
Examples:
Alt + 21Expected:
ยง(\u00A7)Actual in game:
""(\u0015)Actual in Ore UI: no input
(Other Alt codes may exhibit similar issues.)
Expected Result:
Alt code input should produce the same Unicode characters as in standard Windows applications, regardless of the application.
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