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Japanese cannot be entered correctly when editing rich text with Microsoft IME.

Description​

If you are using Microsoft IME with some versions of Windows 10, Japanese may not be entered correctly when editing rich text.

Phenomenon​

If you are using the following versions of Windows and Microsoft IME, it has been confirmed that characters are entered twice while entering Japanese into rich text.

  • Windows 10 Version 2004 (May 2020 Update) and later versions

Cause​

This is thought to be a compatibility issue with the new Microsoft IME. This issue can be avoided by using the compatibility mode of Microsoft IME. For details, see the workaround below.

Workaround​

Turn on [Use previous Microsoft IME] using the procedure posted on the following external page.