The Cyrillic Input Method (CIM) is similar to the Single-Byte Input Method, except that it is customized for processing the Cyrillic keyboard. The features of CIM are:
You can toggle between the two states by pressing the Alt key and the Left or Right Shift key simultaneously.
Note: The Alt-Graphic (Right Alt) key can be used to generate additional characters within each keyboard layer.
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The CIM uses the keysyms in the XK_CYRILLIC, XK_LATIN1, and XK_MISCELLANY groups.
The preceding keysyms are unique to the input method of this system.
ShiftMask | 0x01 |
LockMask | 0x02 |
ControlMask | 0x04 |
Mod1Mask (Left-Alt) | 0x08 |
Mod2Mask (Right-Alt) | 0x10 |
Cyrillic Layer | 0x20 |
National Language Support Overview for Programming, Input Method Overview.