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ShawnRussell
Steel Contributor
Aug 12, 2026

Windows11 search box shows input method candidate window at top of screen

When typing in the taskbar search box, the input method candidate window appears at the top or upper-left corner of the screen instead of below the search box, making it difficult to view or select candidates. Switching input methods or restarting Explorer doesn't resolve the issue. This only occurs in the taskbar search box; input works normally in other apps.

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  • Yak's avatar
    Yak
    Tin Contributor

    Find "Chinese (Simplified, China)", click the "..." on the right, and select "Language Options".

  • carryhopper's avatar
    carryhopper
    Copper Contributor

    Known Windows 11 IME positioning bug in the taskbar search box no official fix; workaround is typing in another field (e.g., Notepad) first or waiting for a Windows Update patch.