diff --git a/COMMIT_MESSAGE_ISSUE_5922.txt b/COMMIT_MESSAGE_ISSUE_5922.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..92a39672cc9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/COMMIT_MESSAGE_ISSUE_5922.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+fix(tui): allow AltGr printable keys on Windows (#5922)
diff --git a/PR_BODY.md b/PR_BODY.md
index f9128ce12ac..33944682a6a 100644
--- a/PR_BODY.md
+++ b/PR_BODY.md
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
-## Overview
-- AutoRunPhase now carries struct payloads; controller exposes helpers (`is_active`, `is_paused_manual`, `resume_after_submit`, `awaiting_coordinator_submit`, `awaiting_review`, `in_transient_recovery`).
-- ChatWidget hot paths (manual pause, coordinator routing, ESC handling, review exit) rely on helpers/`matches!` instead of raw booleans.
+## Summary
+- allow Windows AltGr combos (Control+Alt) to insert printable characters without swallowing them, while keeping Ctrl+Alt shortcuts intact
+- add Windows-only unit tests around `TextArea` and an integration-style ComposerInput test to cover `/`, `@`, and Ctrl+Alt+H
+- document the fix via regression tests so future Windows keyboard regressions are caught early
 
-## Tests
-- `./build-fast.sh`
+## Testing
+- ./build-fast.sh
+- cargo test -p code-tui --test windows_altgr -- --ignored *(fails: local cargo registry copy of `cc` 1.2.41 is missing generated modules; clear/update the registry and rerun on Windows)*
 
-## Follow-ups
-- See `docs/auto-drive-phase-migration-TODO.md` for remaining legacy-flag removals and snapshot coverage.
+Closes #5922.
diff --git a/PR_BODY_ISSUE_5922.md b/PR_BODY_ISSUE_5922.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..dbd1c4ab11b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PR_BODY_ISSUE_5922.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+## Summary
+- treat Windows AltGr (Control+Alt) key chords as printable characters so `/`, `@`, and other symbols insert correctly in the composer and terminal cells
+- keep Ctrl+Alt shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+H delete word) by excluding ASCII letters from the AltGr path and add Windows-only regression tests
+- cover the change with new `TextArea` unit tests and a ComposerInput integration-style test to prevent future regressions
+
+## Testing
+- ./build-fast.sh
+- cargo test -p code-tui --test windows_altgr -- --ignored *(fails: local cargo registry copy of `cc` 1.2.41 is missing generated modules; clear/update the registry and rerun on Windows)*
+
+Closes #5922.
diff --git a/code-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/textarea.rs b/code-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/textarea.rs
index f5aecd736f3..719de18360b 100644
--- a/code-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/textarea.rs
+++ b/code-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/textarea.rs
@@ -246,6 +246,20 @@ impl TextArea {
                 code: KeyCode::Char(c),
                 ..
             } if matches!(c, '\n' | '\r') => self.insert_str("\n"),
+            #[cfg(target_os = "windows")]
+            KeyEvent {
+                code: KeyCode::Char(c),
+                modifiers,
+                ..
+            } if (modifiers == (KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT)
+                    || modifiers == (KeyModifiers::CONTROL
+                        | KeyModifiers::ALT
+                        | KeyModifiers::SHIFT))
+                && !c.is_ascii_control()
+                && !c.is_ascii_alphabetic() =>
+            {
+                self.insert_str(&c.to_string());
+            }
             KeyEvent {
                 code: KeyCode::Char(c),
                 // Insert plain characters (and Shift-modified). Do NOT insert when ALT is held,
@@ -909,6 +923,62 @@ impl TextArea {
     }
 }
 
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+
+    #[cfg(target_os = "windows")]
+    #[test]
+    fn altgr_control_alt_characters_insert_printables() {
+        let mut textarea = TextArea::new();
+        let cases = [
+            ('/', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT),
+            ('@', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT),
+            ('{', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT | KeyModifiers::SHIFT),
+        ];
+
+        for (ch, modifiers) in cases {
+            textarea.set_text("");
+            textarea.set_cursor(0);
+            textarea.input(KeyEvent::new(KeyCode::Char(ch), modifiers));
+            assert_eq!(textarea.text(), ch.to_string(), "expected AltGr combination to insert {ch}");
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn ctrl_alt_letter_shortcut_preserved() {
+        let mut textarea = TextArea::new();
+        textarea.set_text("word");
+        textarea.set_cursor(textarea.text().len());
+
+        textarea.input(KeyEvent::new(
+            KeyCode::Char('h'),
+            KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT,
+        ));
+
+        assert_eq!(textarea.text(), "", "Ctrl+Alt+H should still delete backward word");
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(not(target_os = "windows"))]
+    #[test]
+    fn ctrl_alt_symbol_shortcut_is_ignored_for_text_insertion() {
+        let mut textarea = TextArea::new();
+        textarea.set_text("");
+        textarea.set_cursor(0);
+
+        textarea.input(KeyEvent::new(
+            KeyCode::Char('@'),
+            KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT,
+        ));
+
+        assert!(
+            textarea.text().is_empty(),
+            "Ctrl+Alt symbol should not insert printable characters on non-Windows"
+        );
+    }
+}
+
 impl WidgetRef for &TextArea {
     fn render_ref(&self, area: Rect, buf: &mut Buffer) {
         let lines = self.wrapped_lines(area.width);
@@ -955,4 +1025,3 @@ impl TextArea {
         }
     }
 }
-
diff --git a/code-rs/tui/tests/non_windows_shortcuts.rs b/code-rs/tui/tests/non_windows_shortcuts.rs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..4725384279c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code-rs/tui/tests/non_windows_shortcuts.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+#![cfg(not(target_os = "windows"))]
+
+use code_tui::ComposerInput;
+use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+
+#[test]
+fn composer_ctrl_alt_letter_shortcut_deletes_word() {
+    let mut composer = ComposerInput::new();
+    composer.handle_paste("word".to_string());
+
+    let _ = composer.input(KeyEvent::new(
+        KeyCode::Char('h'),
+        KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT,
+    ));
+
+    assert!(composer.text().is_empty(), "Ctrl+Alt+H should delete the previous word");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn composer_ctrl_alt_symbol_does_not_insert_text() {
+    let mut composer = ComposerInput::new();
+
+    let _ = composer.input(KeyEvent::new(
+        KeyCode::Char('@'),
+        KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT,
+    ));
+
+    assert!(
+        composer.text().is_empty(),
+        "Ctrl+Alt symbol should be treated as a shortcut, not inserted text"
+    );
+}
diff --git a/code-rs/tui/tests/windows_altgr.rs b/code-rs/tui/tests/windows_altgr.rs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..368d4e9f4ca
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code-rs/tui/tests/windows_altgr.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+#![cfg(target_os = "windows")]
+
+use code_tui::public_widgets::ComposerInput;
+use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+
+#[test]
+fn composer_input_altgr_characters_insert_text() {
+    let mut composer = ComposerInput::new();
+
+    let cases = [
+        ('/', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT),
+        ('@', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT),
+        ('{', KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT | KeyModifiers::SHIFT),
+    ];
+
+    for (ch, modifiers) in cases {
+        composer.clear();
+        let _ = composer.input(KeyEvent::new(KeyCode::Char(ch), modifiers));
+        assert_eq!(composer.text(), ch.to_string(), "AltGr input should insert printable character");
+    }
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn composer_input_ctrl_alt_letter_shortcut_still_deletes_word() {
+    let mut composer = ComposerInput::new();
+    composer.handle_paste("word".to_string());
+
+    let _ = composer.input(KeyEvent::new(
+        KeyCode::Char('h'),
+        KeyModifiers::CONTROL | KeyModifiers::ALT,
+    ));
+
+    assert!(composer.text().is_empty(), "Ctrl+Alt+H should delete the previous word");
+}