Grok Bot Windows: Ctrl+, Settings shortcut blocks Traditional Chinese full-width comma (，)

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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Grok Bot

Describe the Bug

On Windows, the default shortcut to open Settings is Ctrl+,. For Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) users, Ctrl+, is the normal way many IMEs insert the full-width comma character 「，」. Pressing Ctrl+, while typing therefore opens Settings instead of inserting the comma, which makes composing Chinese text in the app painful.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Grok Bot desktop on Windows.
  2. Focus a chat input (or any text field).
  3. Switch to a Traditional Chinese IME (e.g. Microsoft Bopomofo / Zhuyin).
  4. Press Ctrl+, intending to type the full-width comma 「，」.
  5. Observe: Settings opens; the comma is not inserted.

Expected Behavior

Ctrl+, should insert 「，」 when used via the IME / as the user’s punctuation chord. Opening Settings should use a shortcut that does not collide with CJK IME punctuation on Windows (or Settings should not fire during IME composition).

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Version Information

Grok Bot desktop (Windows)

Additional Information

This is a keyboard shortcut / IME conflict, distinct from the stuck-Ctrl Settings bug discussed in Problemas with hot keys on Grok Bot desktop

Suggested fix

  1. Change the Windows/Linux default Open Settings shortcut away from Ctrl+, (e.g. Ctrl+Shift+, or Ctrl+Alt+,). Keep Cmd+, on macOS if desired.
  2. Ignore the Open Settings shortcut while an IME composition session is active in the focused input.
  3. Make the Open Settings shortcut remappable / disableable in Settings, with a conflict hint.
  4. Document the conflict for Traditional Chinese users.

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

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Hey @g0uv4, thanks for the detailed report.

I was able to trace what you’re describing: when the Bopomofo IME handles Ctrl+, to produce 「，」, Grok Bot still sees the key press as its Settings shortcut and opens Settings instead of letting the IME insert the comma. I’ve flagged this to the team.

In the meantime, one way to get 「，」 without hitting the shortcut would be to press Shift+Space to switch the IME to full-width (全形) mode, then press the , key on its own. It inserts 「，」 directly and does not trigger Ctrl+,. Press Shift+Space again to go back to half-width.

Could you confirm the Grok Bot version you’re on (Help → About) and whether this also happens for other Ctrl+punctuation chords from the IME, e.g. Ctrl+. for 「。」? That tells us whether only the Settings shortcut is in the way.