bug(linux): problems typing Khmer in LibreOffice Writer

[ermshiperete]

With the Khmer Angkor keyboard, typing xEjmr should result in ខ្មែរ​. However, when typing this sequence in LibreOffice Writer 6.4 with Keyman 15, the result is ខ្មែរ, displayed in Writer is

With Khmer Mondulkiri selected instead of the default font the display is correct:

Keyman for Linux:

• OS: Ubuntu 20.04 Focal with X11
• Keyman version: 15.0.186-alpha
• Target Application: LibreOffice 6.4.7.2

Keyboard

• Keyboard name: khmer_angkor
• Keyboard version: 1.1
• Language name: Khmer

EDIT: I initially typed the wrong characters (kEjmr) which showed wrong both with the correct and default fonts. After noticing this I updated this issue with the right characters. The settings mentioned in the comment below might still be helpful.

[ermshiperete]

Same thing happens on Windows 10 with LO 6.4.7.2 and 7.2.5.2 with Keyman 14.0.286.

[ermshiperete]

This works with the right settings in LO:

In LO Tools/Options, go to the Language Settings/Languages tab. Under "Default Languages for Documents" check the box for Complex text layout and select Khmer as language.

You'll also have to change the default style: go to Styles/Manage Styles, right-click on "Default Paragraph Style" and select Modify. Go to the Font tab. For CTL Font, select Family "Khmer Mondulkiri" and Language "Khmer".

With that things work as expected.

[rc-swag]

The changes to the Libre Office settings does not work for Windows 10. Windows 10 LO version: 7.0.6.2 However, it doesn't work in Notepad or Google Docs either. kEjmr => ក្មែរ​ However xEjmr => ខ្មែរ which to me looks like the expected result detailed above.

[ermshiperete]

Thanks @rc-swag! Looks like I mixed up the characters to type :smile: