1# Window Subsystem Changelog
2## cl.window.1 WindowType.TYPE_INPUT_METHOD Deprecated
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4**Access Level**
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6System API
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8**Reason for Change**
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10The input method window is controlled by the interface provided by the input method framework. Other direct control of the input method behavior is uncontrollable and therefore is deprecated.
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12**Change Impact**
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14This change is a compatible change.
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16**Start API Level**
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20**Change Since**
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22OpenHarmony SDK 5.0.0.39
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24**Key API/Component Changes**
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26window.WindowType.TYPE_INPUT_METHOD
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28**Adaptation Guide**
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30You are not advised to use **window.WindowType.TYPE_INPUT_METHOD**. To control the input method, call [Input method framework interface](../../../application-dev/inputmethod/inputmethod_application_guide.md).
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