Enhanced Keyboard Layout Recognition in WSL2 for Linux Applications

[cassiocsantana]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. I'm currently experiencing difficulties with WSL2 when using Linux applications, as it does not correctly recognize the keyboard layout. Specifically, I have two keyboard layouts, and I constantly need to switch between English International and Portuguese (Brazil). In the Portuguese layout, I require specific key configurations for accents, especially on an external keyboard. In the English International layout, I need different key configurations for various accents.

Describe the solution you'd like I would appreciate it if WSL2 could accurately detect and apply the correct keyboard layout for Linux applications. This would involve seamless switching between the English International and Portuguese (Brazil) layouts, ensuring that the specified key configurations for accents are appropriately recognized.

Describe alternatives you've considered I have contemplated manually adjusting the keyboard layout within each Linux application, but this process is cumbersome and not efficient. Additionally, exploring third-party tools for keyboard layout management within WSL2 might be an option, but having native support for this functionality would be preferable.

Additional context It's important to note that the ability to effortlessly switch between keyboard layouts is crucial for users who work with multiple languages or have specific keyboard requirements. Including this feature in WSL2 would greatly enhance the user experience, particularly for those dealing with diverse language and keyboard needs. Any improvements in this regard would be highly appreciated.

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[OneBlue]

Thank you @cassiocsantana. Are you talking about terminal apps or GUI apps ?

[cassiocsantana]

GUI apps