Outlook web interface on a Mac: weird Option key behaviour

I've not seen any updates. Seems basic but apparently not important.

Hey Y'all, I'm not a real dev but i did create this dev console script that blocks outlook from capturing the option key. I tried packaging it as a tampermonkey script but outlook blocked it's execution. I may still find a solution like that. but for now this is the method:

I will report back if i find a more permanent solution. cheers!

1. Copy the text (included at the bottom for formatting issues)
2. open the dev console by clicking option+command+i
3. navigate to the console tab
4. paste the copied text into the console and hit enter

here's the script:

// Create a more aggressive Alt key blocker

([removed_js] {

  // Store the original addEventListener method

  const originalAddEventListener = EventTarget.prototype.addEventListener;

  // We'll keep track of our own handlers

  const ourHandler = [removed_js] {

    if (event.key === 'Alt' || event.keyCode === 18) {

      console.log('Alt key intercepted');

      event.stopImmediatePropagation();

      event.preventDefault();

      return false;

    }

  };

  // Override the addEventListener method

  EventTarget.prototype.addEventListener = [removed_js] {

    // Call the original method

    originalAddEventListener.call(this, type, listener, options);

    // Add our own handler with capture for keyboard events

    if (type.toLowerCase().includes('key')) {

      originalAddEventListener.call(this, type, ourHandler, { capture: true, passive: false });

    }

  };

  // Add our handler to existing keyboard events

  document.addEventListener('keydown', ourHandler, { capture: true, passive: false });

  document.addEventListener('keyup', ourHandler, { capture: true, passive: false });

  window.addEventListener('keydown', ourHandler, { capture: true, passive: false });

  window.addEventListener('keyup', ourHandler, { capture: true, passive: false });

  // Directly handle key events on the document and window

  const keyHandler = [removed_js] {

    if (event.key === 'Alt' || event.keyCode === 18) {

      console.log('Alt key blocked');

      event.stopImmediatePropagation();

      event.preventDefault();

      return false;

    }

  };

  // Force capture on document and window

  document.onkeydown = keyHandler;

  document.onkeyup = keyHandler;

  window.onkeydown = keyHandler;

  window.onkeyup = keyHandler;

  console.log('Enhanced Alt key blocker activated');

})();

Yes I can report I have this problem as well, and it's incredibly distracting. When will MS Outlook take action to redress this problem, one that is fundamental to basic Mac usage?

Thanks for the response. I just answered your private message.

Hi Ivan Khatchatourian,

Thank you for connecting with us in the Microsoft community.

Before moving forward, could you please allow me to collect below information to narrow down your scenario?

1. As you mentioned "As of the last week or two only, when I have Outlook open in my browser (Chrome on my Mac)", may I please just re-confirm are you getting this similar behavior in different web browsers? 
2. One more thing, if possible, could you please share with me small screen recording so that I can also double check few kind of behavior based on the screen recording you provide in private message?

Initially, I asked for some information as I couldn't find the above some requested information in your case description so that we can both understand some more specific scenario for your current situation.

If you share the information requested above, it will help us for additional inquiries.

Please note that my initial response may not resolve your current situation immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a specific direction for your current situation.

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I'll wait for your next update on this in a private message. I will give you more information accordingly.

Your valuable cooperation will be greatly appreciated in the community.

Have a great day.

Sincerely

Vaidya Darpan