> I'm aware there are shortcuts for some of these (including ±) in > "lib/keyboard" but I could not get the +- shortcut to work. I discovered > it's because I wasn't using numpad keys (I'm on a laptop), when I do it > works as expected. > > I'm assuming it's because of the 'shift' key in between to get the + and - > symbols and I'm wondering if it is meant to work with shift or does it > intentionally only work with the numpad?
it does work with my keyboard, and the usb keyboard i tried. the compose sequences are processed after scan codes or usb codes have been turned into characters, so i don't think it's a keyboard mapping issue, unless + or - don't produce the expected output. that's a mystery! - erik