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Shift key not working properly in some situations #2771

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Environment

Windows build number: 10.0.18362.0
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.4.2382.0

Any other software? wsl + emacs

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open emacs within wsl in Windows Terminal.
  2. Type either of the following:
    • M-> (alt + greater than) to move to the end of the file
    • M-< (alt + less than) to move to the beginning of the file
  3. Verify the key emacs is seeing, by typing C-h k (Ctrl+h, k) for describe key - then type either of the above key combinations.

Expected behavior

M-> moves to the end of the file.
M-< moves to the beginning of the file.
C-h k M-> displays M-> as the command run.
C-h k M-< displays M-< as the command run.

Actual behavior

M-> does not move to the end of the file.
M-< does not move to the beginning of the file.
C-h k M-> displays M-. as the command run.
C-h k M-< displays M-, as the command run.

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    Area-InputRelated to input processing (key presses, mouse, etc.)Area-VTVirtual Terminal sequence supportHelp WantedWe encourage anyone to jump in on these.Issue-BugIt either shouldn't be doing this or needs an investigation.Needs-Tag-FixDoesn't match tag requirementsPriority-1A description (P1)Product-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.Resolution-Fix-CommittedFix is checked in, but it might be 3-4 weeks until a release.

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