[Alex Mihaiuc (foxmsft)]

Summary of the Pull Request

When the Alt modifier is already pressed, "release" it on any other interaction but the allowed mouse interactions.

PR Checklist

• Closes: Grab And Move activates on Alt+Tab switcher and breaks normal interaction #47257

• Communication: I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
• Tests: Added/updated and all pass
• Localization: All end-user-facing strings can be localized
• Dev docs: Added/updated
• New binaries: Added on the required places
  • JSON for signing for new binaries
  • WXS for installer for new binaries and localization folder
  • YML for CI pipeline for new test projects
  • YML for signed pipeline
• Documentation updated: If checked, please file a pull request on our docs repo and link it here: #xxx

Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments

Validation Steps Performed

I ensured that pressing something like Shift, Ctrl, or even a character key - besides Tab, of course, properly resets the internal state of Alt. The win key was never affected by this behavior.

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[Niels Laute (niels9001)]

Tested, works!