[Solved] Cant type Polish diacritics/characters

ant77i · 2026-10-25 17:40:46

Hello, this is my second arch installation, and while on my first one Polish just works, on this one I cant seem to get it to work.
Here are all my configs related to locale and keyboard layouts

locale

LANG=en_GB.UTF-8
LC_CTYPE=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_NUMERIC=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_TIME=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_COLLATE=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_MONETARY=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_MESSAGES="en_GB.UTF-8"
LC_PAPER=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_NAME="en_GB.UTF-8"
LC_ADDRESS=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_TELEPHONE="en_GB.UTF-8"
LC_MEASUREMENT=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_IDENTIFICATION=pl_PL.UTF-8
LC_ALL=

cat /etc/vconsole.conf

# Written by systemd-localed(8) or systemd-firstboot(1), read by systemd-localed
# and systemd-vconsole-setup(8). Use localectl(1) to update this file.
FONT=default8x16
KEYMAP=pl
XKBLAYOUT=pl

localectl status

System Locale: LANG=en_GB.UTF-8
               LC_CTYPE=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_NUMERIC=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_TIME=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_COLLATE=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_MONETARY=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_PAPER=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_ADDRESS=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_MEASUREMENT=pl_PL.UTF-8
               LC_IDENTIFICATION=pl_PL.UTF-8
    VC Keymap: pl
   X11 Layout: pl

cat ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua

-- This is an example Hyprland Lua config file.
-- Refer to the wiki for more information.
-- https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Start/

-- Please note not all available settings / options are set here.
-- For a full list, see the wiki

-- You can (and should!!) split this configuration into multiple files
-- Create your files separately and then require them like this:
-- require("myColors")


------------------
---- MONITORS ----
------------------

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Monitors/
hl.monitor({
    output   = "",
    mode     = "preferred",
    position = "auto",
    scale    = "auto",
})


---------------------
---- MY PROGRAMS ----
---------------------

-- Set programs that you use
local terminal    = "kitty"
local fileManager = "dolphin"
local menu = "rofi -show drun"


-------------------
---- AUTOSTART ----
-------------------

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Autostart/

-- Autostart necessary processes (like notifications daemons, status bars, etc.)
-- Or execute your favorite apps at launch like this:
--
hl.on("hyprland.start", function () 
   hl.exec_cmd("nm-applet")
   hl.exec_cmd("waybar & awww-daemon & awww restore")
   hl.exec_cmd("wl-paste --type text --watch cliphist store")
   hl.exec_cmd("wl-paste --type image --watch cliphist store")
 end)


-------------------------------
---- ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES ----
-------------------------------

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Advanced-and-Cool/Environment-variables/

hl.env("XCURSOR_SIZE", "24")
hl.env("HYPRCURSOR_SIZE", "24")


-----------------------
----- PERMISSIONS -----
-----------------------

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Advanced-and-Cool/Permissions/
-- Please note permission changes here require a Hyprland restart and are not applied on-the-fly
-- for security reasons

-- hl.config({
--   ecosystem = {
--     enforce_permissions = true,
--   },
-- })

-- hl.permission("/usr/(bin|local/bin)/grim", "screencopy", "allow")
-- hl.permission("/usr/(lib|libexec|lib64)/xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland", "screencopy", "allow")
-- hl.permission("/usr/(bin|local/bin)/hyprpm", "plugin", "allow")


hl.config({
    input =  {
        kb_layout = "pl",
	kb_variant = "",
    }
})

-----------------------
---- LOOK AND FEEL ----
-----------------------

-- Refer to https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Variables/
hl.config({
    general = {
        gaps_in  = 5,
        gaps_out = 20,

        border_size = 2,

        col = {
            active_border   = { colors = {"rgb(245, 194, 231)", "rgb(242, 205, 205)"}, angle = 45 },
            inactive_border = "rgba(595959aa)",
        },

        -- Set to true to enable resizing windows by clicking and dragging on borders and gaps
        resize_on_border = true,

        -- Please see https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Advanced-and-Cool/Tearing/ before you turn this on
        allow_tearing = false,

        layout = "dwindle",
    },

    decoration = {
        rounding       = 10,
        rounding_power = 2,

        -- Change transparency of focused and unfocused windows
        active_opacity   = 1.0,
        inactive_opacity = 1.0,

        shadow = {
            enabled      = true,
            range        = 4,
            render_power = 3,
            color        = 0xee1a1a1a,
        },

        blur = {
            enabled   = true,
            size      = 3,
            passes    = 1,
            vibrancy  = 0.1696,
        },
    },

    animations = {
        enabled = true,
    },
})

-- Default curves and animations, see https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Advanced-and-Cool/Animations/
hl.curve("easeOutQuint",   { type = "bezier", points = { {0.23, 1},    {0.32, 1}    } })
hl.curve("easeInOutCubic", { type = "bezier", points = { {0.65, 0.05}, {0.36, 1}    } })
hl.curve("linear",         { type = "bezier", points = { {0, 0},       {1, 1}       } })
hl.curve("almostLinear",   { type = "bezier", points = { {0.5, 0.5},   {0.75, 1}    } })
hl.curve("quick",          { type = "bezier", points = { {0.15, 0},    {0.1, 1}     } })

-- Default springs
hl.curve("easy",           { type = "spring", mass = 1, stiffness = 238.1191, dampening = 24.21279333 })

hl.animation({ leaf = "global",        enabled = true,  speed = 10,   bezier = "default" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "border",        enabled = true,  speed = 5.39, bezier = "easeOutQuint" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "windows",       enabled = true,  speed = 4.79, spring = "easy" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "windowsIn",     enabled = true,  speed = 4.1,  spring = "easy",         style = "popin 87%" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "windowsOut",    enabled = true,  speed = 1.49, bezier = "linear",       style = "popin 87%" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "fadeIn",        enabled = true,  speed = 1.73, bezier = "almostLinear" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "fadeOut",       enabled = true,  speed = 1.46, bezier = "almostLinear" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "fade",          enabled = true,  speed = 3.03, bezier = "quick" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "layers",        enabled = true,  speed = 3.81, bezier = "easeOutQuint" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "layersIn",      enabled = true,  speed = 4,    bezier = "easeOutQuint", style = "fade" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "layersOut",     enabled = true,  speed = 1.5,  bezier = "linear",       style = "fade" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "fadeLayersIn",  enabled = true,  speed = 1.79, bezier = "almostLinear" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "fadeLayersOut", enabled = true,  speed = 1.39, bezier = "almostLinear" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "workspaces",    enabled = true,  speed = 1.94, bezier = "almostLinear", style = "fade" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "workspacesIn",  enabled = true,  speed = 1.21, bezier = "almostLinear", style = "fade" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "workspacesOut", enabled = true,  speed = 1.94, bezier = "almostLinear", style = "fade" })
hl.animation({ leaf = "zoomFactor",    enabled = true,  speed = 7,    bezier = "quick" })

-- Ref https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Workspace-Rules/
-- "Smart gaps" / "No gaps when only"
-- uncomment all if you wish to use that.
-- hl.workspace_rule({ workspace = "w[tv1]", gaps_out = 0, gaps_in = 0 })
-- hl.workspace_rule({ workspace = "f[1]",   gaps_out = 0, gaps_in = 0 })
-- hl.window_rule({
--     name  = "no-gaps-wtv1",
--     match = { float = false, workspace = "w[tv1]" },
--     border_size = 0,
--     rounding    = 0,
-- })
-- hl.window_rule({
--     name  = "no-gaps-f1",
--     match = { float = false, workspace = "f[1]" },
--     border_size = 0,
--     rounding    = 0,
-- })

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Layouts/Dwindle-Layout/ for more
hl.config({
    dwindle = {
        preserve_split = true, -- You probably want this
    },
})

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Layouts/Master-Layout/ for more
hl.config({
    master = {
        new_status = "master",
    },
})

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Layouts/Scrolling-Layout/ for more
hl.config({
    scrolling = {
        fullscreen_on_one_column = true,
    },
})

----------------
----  MISC  ----
----------------

hl.config({
    misc = {
        force_default_wallpaper = 0,    -- Set to 0 or 1 to disable the anime mascot wallpapers
        disable_hyprland_logo   = false, -- If true disables the random hyprland logo / anime girl background. :(
    },
})


---------------
---- INPUT ----
---------------

hl.config({
    input = {
        kb_layout  = "us",
        kb_variant = "",
        kb_model   = "",
        kb_options = "",
        kb_rules   = "",

        follow_mouse = 1,

        sensitivity = 0, -- -1.0 - 1.0, 0 means no modification.

        touchpad = {
            natural_scroll = false,
        },
    },
})

hl.gesture({
    fingers = 3,
    direction = "horizontal",
    action = "workspace"
})

-- Example per-device config
-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Advanced-and-Cool/Devices/ for more
hl.device({
    name        = "epic-mouse-v1",
    sensitivity = -0.5,
})


---------------------
---- KEYBINDINGS ----
---------------------

local mainMod = "SUPER" -- Sets "Windows" key as main modifier

-- Example binds, see https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Binds/ for more
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + Q", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(terminal))
local closeWindowBind = hl.bind(mainMod .. " + C", hl.dsp.window.close())
-- closeWindowBind:set_enabled(false)
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + M", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("command -v hyprshutdown >/dev/null 2>&1 && hyprshutdown || hyprctl dispatch 'hl.dsp.exit()'"))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + E", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(fileManager))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + V", hl.dsp.window.float({ action = "toggle" }))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + F", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(menu))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + P", hl.dsp.window.pseudo())
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + J", hl.dsp.layout("togglesplit"))    -- dwindle only
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + H", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("cliphist list | rofi -dmenu -display-columns 2 | cliphist decode | wl-copy"))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + O", hl.dsp.window.fullscreen())

-- Move focus with mainMod + arrow keys
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + left",  hl.dsp.focus({ direction = "left" }))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + right", hl.dsp.focus({ direction = "right" }))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + up",    hl.dsp.focus({ direction = "up" }))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + down",  hl.dsp.focus({ direction = "down" }))

-- Switch workspaces with mainMod + [0-9]
-- Move active window to a workspace with mainMod + SHIFT + [0-9]
for i = 1, 10 do
    local key = i % 10 -- 10 maps to key 0
    hl.bind(mainMod .. " + " .. key,             hl.dsp.focus({ workspace = i}))
    hl.bind(mainMod .. " + SHIFT + " .. key,     hl.dsp.window.move({ workspace = i }))
end

-- Example special workspace (scratchpad)
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + S",         hl.dsp.workspace.toggle_special("magic"))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + SHIFT + S", hl.dsp.window.move({ workspace = "special:magic" }))

-- Scroll through existing workspaces with mainMod + scroll
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + mouse_down", hl.dsp.focus({ workspace = "e+1" }))
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + mouse_up",   hl.dsp.focus({ workspace = "e-1" }))

-- Move/resize windows with mainMod + LMB/RMB and dragging
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + mouse:272", hl.dsp.window.drag(),   { mouse = true })
hl.bind(mainMod .. " + mouse:273", hl.dsp.window.resize(), { mouse = true })

-- Laptop multimedia keys for volume and LCD brightness
hl.bind("XF86AudioRaiseVolume", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("wpctl set-volume -l 1 @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+"), { locked = true, repeating = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioLowerVolume", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-"),      { locked = true, repeating = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioMute",        hl.dsp.exec_cmd("wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle"),     { locked = true, repeating = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioMicMute",     hl.dsp.exec_cmd("wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SOURCE@ toggle"),   { locked = true, repeating = true })
hl.bind("XF86MonBrightnessUp",  hl.dsp.exec_cmd("brightnessctl -e4 -n2 set 5%+"),                  { locked = true, repeating = true })
hl.bind("XF86MonBrightnessDown",hl.dsp.exec_cmd("brightnessctl -e4 -n2 set 5%-"),                  { locked = true, repeating = true })

-- Requires playerctl
hl.bind("XF86AudioNext",  hl.dsp.exec_cmd("playerctl next"),       { locked = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioPause", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("playerctl play-pause"), { locked = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioPlay",  hl.dsp.exec_cmd("playerctl play-pause"), { locked = true })
hl.bind("XF86AudioPrev",  hl.dsp.exec_cmd("playerctl previous"),   { locked = true })



hl.bind("XF86Assistant + F5", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("brightnessctl set 5%-"), {locked = true, repeating = true}) 
--------------------------------
---- WINDOWS AND WORKSPACES ----
--------------------------------

-- See https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Window-Rules/
-- and https://wiki.hypr.land/Configuring/Basics/Workspace-Rules/

-- Example window rules that are useful

local suppressMaximizeRule = hl.window_rule({
    -- Ignore maximize requests from all apps. You'll probably like this.
    name  = "suppress-maximize-events",
    match = { class = ".*" },

    suppress_event = "maximize",
})
-- suppressMaximizeRule:set_enabled(false)

hl.window_rule({
    -- Fix some dragging issues with XWayland
    name  = "fix-xwayland-drags",
    match = {
        class      = "^$",
        title      = "^$",
        xwayland   = true,
        float      = true,
        fullscreen = false,
        pin        = false,
    },

    no_focus = true,
})

-- Layer rules also return a handle.
-- local overlayLayerRule = hl.layer_rule({
--     name  = "no-anim-overlay",
--     match = { namespace = "^my-overlay$" },
--     no_anim = true,
-- })
-- overlayLayerRule:set_enabled(false)

-- Hyprland-run windowrule
hl.window_rule({
    name  = "move-hyprland-run",
    match = { class = "hyprland-run" },

    move  = "20 monitor_h-120",
    float = true,
})

Last edited by ant77i (2026-10-25 18:56:08)

seth · 2026-10-25 18:35:25

How do you intend to enter those, dedicated key or dead key?
What happens instead and do you also use hyprland on the working system?

See below.
I'll shut up until I'm sitting in front of a real computer again

Last edited by seth (2026-10-25 18:47:30)

Nikolai5 · 2026-10-25 18:36:27

It looks like you're overwriting your Polish config with what is perhaps a default further down the file, so the second one is overwriting the first.

You have:

hl.config({
    input =  {
        kb_layout = "pl",
	kb_variant = "",
    }
})

and then further down you have:

input = {
        kb_layout  = "us",
        kb_variant = "",
        kb_model   = "",
        kb_options = "",
        kb_rules   = "",

        follow_mouse = 1,

        sensitivity = 0, -- -1.0 - 1.0, 0 means no modification.

        touchpad = {
            natural_scroll = false,
        },
    },

I'm not super familiar with Hyprland, but I believe this might be an issue. See the "beware" line here: https://wiki.hypr.land/configuring/core … ns/#syntax

ant77i · 2026-10-25 18:55:56

Ahhh, thank you so much. I'm just blind and didn't see that line. xD

Arch Linux

#1 2026-10-25 17:40:46

[Solved] Cant type Polish diacritics/characters

#2 2026-10-25 18:35:25

Re: [Solved] Cant type Polish diacritics/characters

#3 2026-10-25 18:36:27

Re: [Solved] Cant type Polish diacritics/characters

#4 2026-10-25 18:55:56

Re: [Solved] Cant type Polish diacritics/characters

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