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Popup extension closes when I switch keyboard layout

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I use different extensions and have been experiencing the same problem intermittently for the second year in a row. For example, I use the Highlight This extension and I need to enter data in languages other than English. The problem is that if I start switching (win + space) layout, the data gets erased (because popup close). Other extensions circumvent this problem by creating a separate page (uBlock), but many do not provide it.

This issue was already posted here without results https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1291870

I use different extensions and have been experiencing the same problem intermittently for the second year in a row. For example, I use the Highlight This extension and I need to enter data in languages other than English. The problem is that if I start switching (win + space) layout, the data gets erased (because popup close). Other extensions circumvent this problem by creating a separate page (uBlock), but many do not provide it. This issue was already posted here without results https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1291870

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On Linux you should be able to enter most characters without the need to switch the layout by using compose key combinations.

Doesn't that work for you ?

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cor-el said

On Linux you should be able to enter most characters without the need to switch the layout by using compose key combinations. Doesn't that work for you ?

It doesn't work. I need to enter not only characters, but also another language. I have to switch the language BEFORE opening the popup.

The problem is caused by pressing the Super button in Gnome. In Windows, this problem does not exist.

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Can't you set another key sequence to switch the layout that doesn't have this issue ?