Chinese IME number keys select candidates instead of inserting numbers
OS: macOS 14.0 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Safari 17.0
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Number keys for IME candidate selection (Japanese and Chinese)
Many IMEs let users pick candidates with number keys 1–9. In contenteditable, those keys may be consumed by the IME, intercepted by the page for shortcuts, or mis-handled by Safari—causing wrong selection or cancelled composition.
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Scenario ID
scenario-ime-composition-number-input
Details
Many IMEs let users pick candidates with number keys 1–9. In contenteditable, those keys may be consumed by the IME, intercepted by the page for shortcuts, or mis-handled by Safari—causing wrong selection or cancelled composition.
Problem Overview
Editor shortcuts (lists, headings) often bind Mod+1 etc.; plain digit keys during IME must reach the IME first.
Observed Behavior
- Japanese: number selects kanji candidate in Chrome; Safari may differ.
- Chinese: Pinyin candidate selection with digits on Safari vs Chrome.
Impact
Wrong character committed; composition cancelled if the editor handles keydown too aggressively.
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0191-japanese-ime-number-candidate-selection-chrome | Windows 11 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Chrome 120.0 | Japanese (IME) | draft |
| ce-0192-chinese-ime-number-candidate-selection-safari | macOS 14.0 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Safari 17.0 | Chinese (IME - Pinyin) | draft |
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| Browser | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | — | |
| Safari | — |
Confirmed
Draft
— No case documented
Cases
This scenario affects multiple languages. Cases are grouped by language/input method below.
Chinese
1 caseJapanese
1 caseJapanese IME number keys select candidates instead of inserting numbers
OS: Windows 11 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Chrome 120.0
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