diff --git a/globalization/input/amharic-ime.md b/globalization/input/amharic-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bffa38198 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/amharic-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: Amharic IME +description: Installing and using the Amharic Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Amharic IME + +If you need to enter some text in Amharic, Windows includes an Input Method Editor that lets you enter text using the Amharic script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Amharic input + +To add support for Amharic input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Amharic** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Amharic text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +## Type Amharic text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +Amharic is an [abugida](../fonts-layout/writing-systems.md#abugida-syllabic-alphabet), which means that each character (or *fidäl*) represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound. The Amharic IME converts phonemes that you enter to the Amharic characters. + +### To write text in Amharic + +1. Select **Amharic Input Method**. The system tray now shows **አ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now use the Amharic Input Method to write in Amharic. +1. Type the phonemes you want with the English keys. + +## Example + +The Amharic word for winter is ክረምት, which can be transliterated as kremt or kiremiti. + +To type the word, select the Amharic Input Method from the system tray. Then type using the corresponding English keys: + +- k - ክ +- re – ረ +- m – ም +- t - ት + +When you're finished typing, select Enter to select the Amharic word. diff --git a/globalization/input/bengali-ime.md b/globalization/input/bengali-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..33d4af4cf --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/bengali-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +title: Bengali IME +description: Installing and using the Bengali Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Bengali IME + +If you need to enter some text in Bengali (also known as Bangla), Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Bengali script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Bengali input + +To add support for Bengali input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Bengali (India)** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Bengali text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Bengali support is installed with the [Bangla INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinbe2.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Bangla Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Bengali (India)** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Bangla Phonetic**. + +## Type Bengali text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Bangla Phonetic IME + +To type text using the Bangla Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Bangla Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **বাং** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Bengali script. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Bangla Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Bengali script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Bengali word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Bangla INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Bangla INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Bangla INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **বাং** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Bengali script. +1. Using the [Bangla INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinbe2.md) keyboard layout, type the Bengali word you want. The Bangla INSCRIPT keyboard layout is based on the traditional typewriter layout for Bengali script. + +## Example + +The Bengali word for garden is বাগান, which can be transliterated as bagan or baagaana. + +### Type with the Bangla Phonetic IME + +To type বাগান, select the Bangla Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *bagan* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Bengali word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Bengali script. + +### Type with the Bangla INSCRIPT Keyboard + +To type বাগান, select the Bangla Phonetic keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Bengali word for garden: + +| Bengali letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|----------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ব | y (or b) | ba | +| ◌া | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| গ | i | ga | +| ◌া | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| ন | v | na | + +When you're finished typing, the word বাগান appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/gujarati-ime.md b/globalization/input/gujarati-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5eff48a73 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/gujarati-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +title: Gujarati IME +description: Installing and using the Gujarati Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Gujarati IME + +If you need to enter some text in Gujarati, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Gujarati script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Gujarati input + +To add support for Gujarati input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Gujarati** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Gujarati text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Gujarati is installed with the [Gujarati INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinguj.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Gujarati Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Gujarati** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Gujarati Phonetic**. + +## Type Gujarati text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Gujarati Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Gujarati script using the Gujarati Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Gujarati Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **ગુજ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Gujarati. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Gujarati Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Gujarati script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Gujarati word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Gujarati INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Gujarati INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Gujarati INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **ગુજ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Gujarati script. +1. Using the [Gujarati INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinhin.md) keyboard layout, type the Gujarati word you want. + +## Example + +The Gujarati word for garden is બગીચો, which can be transliterated as bagicho. + +### Type with the Gujarati Phonetic IME + +To type બગીચો, select the Gujarati Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *bagicho* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Gujarati word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Gujarati script. + +### Type with the Gujarati INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type બગીચો, select the Gujarati INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Gujarati word for garden: + +| Gujarati letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|-----------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| બ | y | ba | +| ગ | i | ga | +| ◌ી | r | {vowel sign ii} | +| ચ | ; | ch | +| ◌ો | e | {vowel sign o} | + +When you're finished typing, the word બગીચો appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/hindi-ime.md b/globalization/input/hindi-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..977ddbf67 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/hindi-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +title: Hindi IME +description: Installing and using the Hindi Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Hindi IME + +If you need to enter some text in Hindi, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Devanagari script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Hindi input + +To add support for Hindi input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Hindi** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Hindi text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Hindi is installed with the [Hindi Traditional](../keyboards/kbdinhin.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Hindi Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Hindi** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Hindi Phonetic**. + +## Type Hindi text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Hindi Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Devanagari script using the Hindi Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Hindi Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **हिं** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Hindi. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Hindi Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Devanagari script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Hindi word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Hindi Traditional keyboard + +To type text using the Hindi Traditional keyboard: + +1. Select **Hindi Traditional**. The system tray now shows **हिं** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Devanagari script. +1. Using the [Hindi Traditional](../keyboards/kbdinhin.md) keyboard layout, type the Hindi word you want. + +## Example + +The Hindi word for garden is बगीचा, which can be transliterated as bagicha or bageecha. + +### Type with the Hindi Phonetic IME + +To type बगीचा, select the Hindi Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *bagicha* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Hindi word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Devanagari script. + +### Type with the Hindi Traditional keyboard + +To type बगीचा, select the Hindi Traditional keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Hindi word for garden: + +| Devanagari letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|-------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ब | y | ba | +| ग | i | ga | +| ◌ी | r | {vowel sign ii} | +| च | ; | ch | +| ◌ा | e | {vowel sign aa} | + +When you're finished typing, the word बगीचा appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/images/old-hangul.png b/globalization/input/images/old-hangul.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..95fb9904e Binary files /dev/null and b/globalization/input/images/old-hangul.png differ diff --git a/globalization/input/index.md b/globalization/input/index.md index effbb4d85..0ae921496 100644 --- a/globalization/input/index.md +++ b/globalization/input/index.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: For international users, your application may need support for diff author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- # User input @@ -21,10 +21,24 @@ Input Method Editors (IME) let users enter characters in languages such as Japan IMEs for the following languages are covered in more detail: +- [Amharic IME](amharic-ime.md) +- [Bengali IME](bengali-ime.md) +- [Gujarati IME](gujarati-ime.md) +- [Hindi IME](hindi-ime.md) - [Japanese IME](japanese-ime.md) +- [Kannada IME](kannada-ime.md) - [Korean IME](korean-ime.md) +- [Malayalam IME](malayalam-ime.md) +- [Marathi IME](marathi-ime.md) +- [Odia IME](odia-ime.md) +- [Punjabi IME](punjabi-ime.md) +- [Tamil IME](tamil-ime.md) +- [Telugu IME](telugu-ime.md) +- [Tigrinya IME](tigrinya-ime.md) - [Simplified Chinese IME](simplified-chinese-ime.md) - [Traditional Chinese IME](traditional-chinese-ime.md) +- [Vietnamese IME](vietnamese-ime.md) +- [Yi IME](yi-ime.md) ## Keyboard shortcuts in localized applications diff --git a/globalization/input/input-method-editors.md b/globalization/input/input-method-editors.md index f48c2efa1..e10cf0e06 100644 --- a/globalization/input/input-method-editors.md +++ b/globalization/input/input-method-editors.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Due to the large number of characters in some languages, special in author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- # Input Method Editors (IME) @@ -13,6 +13,27 @@ Some languages, such as Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, use thousands of characte An IME can be part of the operating system or a separate app. Windows comes with more than 20 IMEs. For the complete list, see [Keyboard identifiers and input method editors for Windows](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/windows-language-pack-default-values#input-method-editors). +IMEs for the following languages are covered in more detail: + +- [Amharic IME](amharic-ime.md) +- [Bengali IME](bengali-ime.md) +- [Gujarati IME](gujarati-ime.md) +- [Hindi IME](hindi-ime.md) +- [Japanese IME](japanese-ime.md) +- [Kannada IME](kannada-ime.md) +- [Korean IME](korean-ime.md) +- [Malayalam IME](malayalam-ime.md) +- [Marathi IME](marathi-ime.md) +- [Odia IME](odia-ime.md) +- [Punjabi IME](punjabi-ime.md) +- [Tamil IME](tamil-ime.md) +- [Telugu IME](telugu-ime.md) +- [Tigrinya IME](tigrinya-ime.md) +- [Simplified Chinese IME](simplified-chinese-ime.md) +- [Traditional Chinese IME](traditional-chinese-ime.md) +- [Vietnamese IME](vietnamese-ime.md) +- [Yi IME](yi-ime.md) + Your app doesn’t need to interact directly with an IME. It works as part of the system regardless, like a software keyboard. You should test the text entry user experience of your app with the IME, so you can fix any UI issues, such as the IME UI obscuring a part of your app or vice versa. Since keystrokes don't correspond directly to characters when an IME is used, features such as autocomplete need to be tested carefully. ## Requirements for third party IMEs diff --git a/globalization/input/japanese-ime.md b/globalization/input/japanese-ime.md index fac2879ce..c2ec49b67 100644 --- a/globalization/input/japanese-ime.md +++ b/globalization/input/japanese-ime.md @@ -3,36 +3,38 @@ title: Japanese IME description: Installing and using the Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau -ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- # Japanese IME -If you need to enter some text in Japanese, the Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using hiragana or katakana characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys and keeping English as your Windows display language. The IME also converts your input into kanji characters. +If you need to enter some text in Japanese, the Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using hiragana or katakana characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. The IME also converts your input into kanji characters. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. -## Add the Japanese keyboard layout +## Add support for Japanese input -To add the Japanese keyboard layout to Windows: +To add support for Japanese input to Windows: 1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. 1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Japanese** from the list and select **Next**. -1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. For entering Japanese text while keeping English as your Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Japanese text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. ## Type Japanese text -The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (those in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by pressing the Windows logo key + Spacebar. +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. :::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: -To type text using Japanese characters, do the following: +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +To type text using Japanese characters: 1. Select **Japanese Microsoft IME**. The system tray now shows a **Ⓙ** icon instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **A** (indicating English input mode, also known as half-width alphanumeric) appears next to it. -1. Select the **A** icon. The input mode changes to **あ** indicating that you can now type Japanese hiragana characters. You can also change between Japanese and English input by pressing the Alt key + Back quote (`). -1. Start typing the Japanese character or word using its phonetic transcription. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. You can keep typing and the candidate window updates in real time. Press the Spacebar to convert your current input into kanji. See the [example](#example) at the end of this article. -1. To move the focus to the candidate window, press the Tab key. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: +1. Select the **A** icon. The input mode changes to **あ** indicating that you can now type Japanese hiragana characters. You can also change between Japanese and English input by selecting the Alt key + Back quote (`). +1. Start typing the Japanese character or word using its phonetic transcription. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. You can keep typing and the candidate window updates in real time. Select the Spacebar to convert your current input into kanji. +1. To move the focus to the candidate window, select the Tab key. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate - Tab key to expand the list to a table that you can navigate with the arrow - Number keys to quickly select the corresponding candidate @@ -43,8 +45,8 @@ To type text using Japanese characters, do the following: The following table lists some useful keyboard shortcuts for the Japanese IME. -|To do this |Press this | -|-----------|-----------| +| Function | Action | +|----------|--------| |Turn Japanese input on/off. |Alt + Back quote (`) | |Use the hiragana key of a Japanese keyboard (106/109 key). |Ctrl + Caps lock | |Use the Shift + hiragana key of a Japanese keyboard (106/109 key). |Alt + Caps lock | @@ -108,8 +110,8 @@ To open the IME toolbar, open the right-click menu and select **IME toolbar**. I ## Example -The Japanese word for summer is 夏 which is a single kanji character. Its phonetic romanization is "natsu." +The Japanese word for summer is 夏, which is a single kanji character. Its phonetic romanization is "natsu." To type the word, select the Japanese keyboard layout from the system tray and change to Japanese hiragana input mode, if necessary. Then type "natsu" without any spaces. You see that the Japanese IME turns your input into hiragana syllables: なつ -The candidate window also opens and shows a list of matches. But all you need to finish the character and convert it into kanji is to press the Spacebar once. If you press Enter, the Japanese IME keeps the word in hiragana. +The candidate window also opens and shows a list of matches. But all you need to finish the character and convert it into kanji is to select the Spacebar once. If you select Enter, the Japanese IME keeps the word in hiragana. diff --git a/globalization/input/kannada-ime.md b/globalization/input/kannada-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..906a4355d --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/kannada-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +--- +title: Kannada IME +description: Installing and using the Kannada Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Kannada IME + +If you need to enter some text in Kannada, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Kannada script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Kannada input + +To add support for Kannada input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Kannada** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Kannada text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Kannada is installed with the [Kannada INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinkan.md) keyboard. To install the Kannada Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Kannada** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Kannada Phonetic**. + +## Type Kannada text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Kannada Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Kannada script using the Kannada Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Kannada Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **ಕ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Kannada. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Kannada Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Kannada script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Kannada word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Kannada INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Kannada INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Kannada INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **ಕ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Kannada script. +1. Using the [Kannada INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinkan.md) keyboard layout, type the Kannada word you want. + +## Example + +The Kannada word for garden is ಉದ್ಯಾನ, which can be transliterated as udyaana. + +### Type with the Kannada Phonetic IME + +To type ಉದ್ಯಾನ, select the Kannada Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *udyaana* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Kannada word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Kannada script. + +### Type with the Kannada INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type ಉದ್ಯಾನ, select the Kannada INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Kannada word for garden: + +| Kannada letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|----------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ಉ | G | u | +| ದ | o | da | +| ◌್ | d | {virama - isolates the consonant from da} | +| ಯ | / | ya | +| ◌ಾ | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| ನ | v | na | + +When you're finished typing, the word ಉದ್ಯಾನ appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/korean-ime.md b/globalization/input/korean-ime.md index 286a6f54f..70f2e1bde 100644 --- a/globalization/input/korean-ime.md +++ b/globalization/input/korean-ime.md @@ -1,43 +1,50 @@ --- title: Korean IME -description: Installing and using the Korean Input Method Editor (IME) +description: Installing and using the Korean Input Method Editors (IME) author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau -ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- # Korean IME -If you need to enter some text in Korean, the Korean Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using the Korean Hangul writing system while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys and keeping English as your Windows display language. +If you need to enter some text in Korean, the Korean Input Method Editor and the Microsoft Old Hangul (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using the Korean Hangul writing system while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. -## Add the Korean keyboard layout +## Add support for Korean input -To add the Korean keyboard layout to Windows: +To add support for Korean input to Windows: 1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. 1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Korean** from the list and select **Next**. -1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. For entering Korean text while keeping English as your Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Korean text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Korean support is installed with the Microsoft IME which enables you to type Hangul and Hanja. You can also use the Microsoft Old Hangul IME which enables you to use jamo that are no longer in common use in modern Hangul. To install the Microsoft Old Hangul IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Korean** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Microsoft Old Hangul**. ## Type Korean text -The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (those in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by pressing the Windows logo key + Spacebar. +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. :::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: -To type text using Hangul, do the following: +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +To type text using Hangul: 1. Select **Korean Microsoft IME**. The system tray now shows **한** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **A** (indicating English input mode) appears next to it. -1. Select the **A** icon. The input mode changes to **가** indicating that you can now type Hangul letters. You can also change between Korean and English input by pressing the right Alt key. -1. Type Korean consonants with your left hand and vowels with your right hand. The vowel ㅠ is an exception: it's located on the B key of the English keyboard. Use the Shift key to type compound consonants (Shift + Q, W, E, R, and T) and compound vowels (Shift + O and P). +1. Select the **A** icon. The input mode changes to **가** indicating that you can now type Hangul letters. You can also change between Korean and English input by selecting the right Alt key. +1. Type Korean consonants with your left hand and vowels with your right hand. The vowel ㅠ is an exception; ㅠ is located on the B key of the English keyboard. Use the Shift key to type compound consonants (Shift + Q, W, E, R, and T) and compound vowels (Shift + O and P). As you type, you notice that the Korean IME automatically arranges the Hangul letters into blocks representing syllables. ### Use the Windows On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to learn -The Windows OSK is a convenient way to learn which Hangul letter is assigned to which English key, and you can also use it to enter text. To switch the OSK on or off, press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + O. For more information, see [Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-the-on-screen-keyboard-osk-to-type-ecbb5e08-5b4e-d8c8-f794-81dbf896267a). +The Windows OSK is a convenient way to learn which Hangul letter is assigned to which English key, and you can also use it to enter text. To switch the OSK on or off, select the Windows logo key + Ctrl + O. For more information, see [Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-the-on-screen-keyboard-osk-to-type-ecbb5e08-5b4e-d8c8-f794-81dbf896267a). ## Use the right-click menu for additional options @@ -52,12 +59,12 @@ The Korean IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To Hanja characters are Chinese characters used to write Korean. If you need to convert a Hangul word into Hanja: 1. Type the word with Hangul letters. -1. Press the right Ctrl key or open the right-click menu and select **Hanja Convert**. +1. Open the right-click menu and select **Hanja Convert**. You can also select the right Ctrl key. 1. If there are several matching words, the Korean IME opens a list from which you can select the one you want. ### Use the IME Pad for advanced writing options -To open the IME Pad, open the right/click menu and select **IME Pad**. It has three modes that you can select with the icons on the left side of the window: +To open the IME Pad, open the right-click menu and select **IME Pad**. It has three modes that you can select with the icons on the left side of the window: - **HandWriting (KO)**: You can draw a Korean character in the left box and then select one of the recognized characters from the right box to insert it into your text. - **Strokes (KO)**: You can change to any installed Korean font and then select any available character or syllable to insert it into your text. You can sort the syllable list by the number of strokes used to write it. @@ -70,3 +77,17 @@ Finally, the IME Pad lets you use the Backspace, Delete, Enter, Esc, Spacebar, H The Korean word for summer is 여름. It consists of five letters: ㅇㅕㄹㅡㅁ To type the word, select the Korean keyboard layout from the system tray and change to Korean input mode, if necessary. Then switch on the Windows OSK so you can easily find the five letters on your keyboard (they are on the O, U, F, M, and A keys). As you type them, you can see how the IME turns them into two syllabic blocks, changing the blocks as you type. + +## Using the Microsoft Old Hangul IME for historical jamo + +The Hunminjeongeum included 28 letters, but 4 of these letters (ㆆ, ㆁ, ㅿ, and ·) are no longer in common use in modern Hangul. Similarly, digraphs like ㅸ and ㅼ are no longer used. For example, 꿈 (kkum - "dream") was previously written as ᄭᅮᆷ. The Microsoft Old Hangul IME enables you to enter these jamo. + +To type text using the Microsoft Old Hangul IME: + +1. Select **Korean Microsoft Old Hangul**. The system tray now shows **옛** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **A** (indicating English input mode) appears next to it. +1. Select the **A** icon. The input mode changes to **가** indicating that you can now type Hangul letters. You can also change between Korean and English input by selecting the right Alt key. +1. Type the jamo you want to use. For example, to type ᄭᅮᆷ, select ㅅ, ㄱ, ㅜ, and ㅁ. On the US English keyboard, these jamo are on the T, R, N, and A keys. The Microsoft Old Hangul IME automatically arranges the jamo into a block representing the syllable. Note that if you selected the same jamo on the standard Korean IME, it would form ㅅ굼 as the digraph ㅼ isn't recognized as modern Hangul. + +When the Korean keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (**A** or **가**) to access additional options and tools. One of these tools is **Soft Keyboard** which shows the jamo on the screen and lets you select them with your mouse or touchpad. + +:::image type="content" source="images/old-hangul.png" alt-text="The soft keyboard from the Microsoft Old Hangul IME, showing the placement of obsolete and modern jamo."::: diff --git a/globalization/input/malayalam-ime.md b/globalization/input/malayalam-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..217bcbd29 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/malayalam-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +--- +title: Malayalam IME +description: Installing and using the Malayalam Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Malayalam IME + +If you need to enter some text in Malayalam, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Malayalam script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Malayalam input + +To add support for Malayalam input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Malayalam** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Malayalam text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Malayalam is installed with the [Malayalam INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinmal.md) keyboard. To install the Malayalam Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Malayalam** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Malayalam Phonetic**. + +## Type Malayalam text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Malayalam Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Malayalam script using the Malayalam Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Malayalam Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **മല** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Malayalam. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Malayalam Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Malayalam script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Malayalam word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Malayalam INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Malayalam INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Malayalam INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **മല** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Malayalam script. +1. Using the [Malayalam INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinmal.md) keyboard layout, type the Malayalam word you want. + +## Example + +The Malayalam word for garden is തോട്ടം, which can be transliterated as theaattam or thottam. + +### Type with the Malayalam Phonetic IME + +To type തോട്ടം, select the Malayalam Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *thottam* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Malayalam word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Malayalam script. + +### Type with the Malayalam INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type തോട്ടം, select the Malayalam INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Malayalam word for garden: + +| Malayalam letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|----------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ത | l | ta | +| ◌േ | s | {vowel sign ee} | +| ◌ാ | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| ട | ' | tta | +| ◌് | d | {virama - isolates the consonant from tta} | +| ട | ' | tta | +| ◌ം | x | {anusvara - nasal sound} | + +When you're finished typing, the word തോട്ടം appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/marathi-ime.md b/globalization/input/marathi-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e28f8fad1 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/marathi-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +--- +title: Marathi IME +description: Installing and using the Marathi Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Marathi IME + +If you need to enter some text in Marathi, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Devanagari script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Marathi input + +To add support for Marathi input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Marathi** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Marathi text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Marathi is installed with the [Marathi INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinmar.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Marathi Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Marathi** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Marathi Phonetic**. + +## Type Marathi text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Marathi Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Devanagari script using the Marathi Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Marathi Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **म** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Marathi. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Marathi Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Devanagari script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Marathi word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Marathi INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Marathi INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Marathi INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **म** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Devanagari script. +1. Using the [Marathi INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinmar.md) keyboard layout, type the Marathi word you want. + +## Example + +The Marathi word for garden is बाग, which can be transliterated as baaga. + +### Type with the Marathi Phonetic IME + +To type बाग, select the Marathi Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *baaga* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Marathi word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Devanagari script. + +### Type with the Marathi INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type बाग, select the Marathi INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Marathi word for garden: + +| Devanagari letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|-------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ब | y | ba | +| ◌ा | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| ग | i | ga | + +When you're finished typing, the word बाग appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/odia-ime.md b/globalization/input/odia-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..afba2a6ab --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/odia-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +title: Odia IME +description: Installing and using the Odia Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Odia IME + +If you need to enter some text in Odia, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Odia script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Odia input + +To add support for Odia input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Odia** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Odia text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Odia is installed with the [Odia INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinori.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Odia Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Odia** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Odia Phonetic**. + +## Type Odia text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Odia Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Odia script using the Odia Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Odia Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **ଓ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Odia. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Odia Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Odia script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Odia word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Odia INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Odia INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Odia INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **ଓ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Odia script. +1. Using the [Odia INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinori.md) keyboard layout, type the Odia word you want. + +## Example + +The Odia word for garden is ବଗିଚା, which can be transliterated as bagichaa. + +### Type with the Odia Phonetic IME + +To type ବଗିଚା, select the Odia Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *bagichaa* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Odia word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Odia script. + +### Type with the Odia INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type ବଗିଚା, select the Odia INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Odia word for garden: + +| Odia letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|-------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ବ | y | ba | +| ଗ | i | ga | +| ◌ି | f | {vowel sign i} | +| ଚ | ; | ch | +| ◌ା | e | {vowel sign aa} | + +When you're finished typing, the word ବଗିଚା appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/punjabi-ime.md b/globalization/input/punjabi-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9abdfb692 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/punjabi-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +--- +title: Punjabi IME +description: Installing and using the Punjabi Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Punjabi IME + +If you need to enter some text in Punjabi, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Gurmukhi script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Punjabi input + +To add support for Punjabi input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Punjabi (Gurmukhi)** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Punjabi text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Punjabi is installed with the [Punjabi INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinpun.md) keyboard. To install the Microsoft Punjabi Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Punjabi (Gurmukhi)** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Punjabi Phonetic**. + +## Type Punjabi text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Punjabi Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Gurmukhi script using the Punjabi Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Punjabi Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **ਪੰ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Punjabi. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Punjabi Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Gurmukhi script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Punjabi word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Punjabi INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Punjabi INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Punjabi INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **ਪੰ** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Gurmukhi script. +1. Using the [Punjabi INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdinpun.md) keyboard layout, type the Punjabi word you want. + +## Example + +The Punjabi word for garden is ਬਾਗ, which can be transliterated as baaga. + +### Type with the Punjabi Phonetic IME + +To type ਬਾਗ, select the Punjabi Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *baaga* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Punjabi word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Gurmukhi script. + +### Type with the Punjabi INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type ਬਾਗ, select the Punjabi INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Punjabi word for garden: + +| Gurmukhi letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|-----------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| ਬ | y | ba | +| ◌ਾ | e | {vowel sign aa} | +| ਗ | i | ga | + +When you're finished typing, the word ਬਾਗ appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/simplified-chinese-ime.md b/globalization/input/simplified-chinese-ime.md index 7c5c19e49..ba765947f 100644 --- a/globalization/input/simplified-chinese-ime.md +++ b/globalization/input/simplified-chinese-ime.md @@ -1,38 +1,43 @@ --- title: Simplified Chinese IME -description: Installing and using the Simplified Chinese Input Method Editor (IME) +description: Installing and using Simplified Chinese Input Method Editors (IME) author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau -ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- -# Simplified Chinese IME +# Simplified Chinese IMEs -If you need to enter some text in Simplified Chinese, the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using Simplified Chinese characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys and keeping English as your Windows display language. +If you need to enter some text in Simplified Chinese, the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor and the Microsoft Wubi Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using Simplified Chinese characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using either IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. -## Add the Simplified Chinese keyboard layout +## Add support for Simplified Chinese input -To add the Simplified Chinese keyboard layout to Windows: +To add support for Simplified Chinese input to Windows: 1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. 1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Chinese (Simplified, China)** from the list and select **Next**. -1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. For entering Simplified Chinese text while keeping English as your Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Simplified Chinese text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. -By default, Simplified Chinese is installed with the Microsoft Pinyin IME, based on the phonetic Pinyin method of romanization (converting text to the Latin script). A Microsoft Wubi IME is also available, but it’s not covered in this article. +By default, Simplified Chinese support is installed with the Microsoft Pinyin IME, based on the phonetic Pinyin method of romanization (converting text to the Latin script). You can also use the Microsoft Wubi IME, which enables you to use the structure of characters to input text. Each Simplified Chinese character can be decomposed to one or more *root characters*, and the Wubi IME allows users to enter root characters to build up a final character. To install the Microsoft Wubi IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Chinese (Simplified, China)** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Microsoft Wubi**. ## Type Simplified Chinese text -The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (those in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by pressing the Windows logo key + Spacebar. +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. :::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: -To type text using Simplified Chinese, do the following: +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### To type text in Simplified Chinese using the Microsoft Pinyin IME -1. Select **Chinese (Simplified, China)**. The system tray now shows **拼** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英)**, press the Shift key or select the input mode icon. -1. Start typing the Simplified Chinese character or word using its phonetic Pinyin transcription. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. You can keep typing and the candidate window updates in real time. See the [example](#example) at the end of this article. +1. Select **Chinese (Simplified, China) | Microsoft Pinyin**. The system tray now shows **拼** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英)**, select the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Start typing the Simplified Chinese character or word using its phonetic Pinyin transcription. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. You can keep typing and the candidate window updates in real time. 1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate - Spacebar to select the currently focused candidate @@ -41,57 +46,92 @@ To type text using Simplified Chinese, do the following: - Enter to close the window without making a selection, but keeping the text you entered - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the text you entered -## Use the right-click menu for additional options +### To type text in Simplified Chinese using the Microsoft Wubi IME + +1. Select **Chinese (Simplified, China) | Microsoft Wubi**. The system tray now shows **五** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), select the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. The Wubi IME groups keys into regions based on the first stroke of the root characters. To enter a character, start by selecting the keys that correspond to the root character, followed by the keys that correspond to the remaining strokes. The candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. +1. Different characters can be composed of the same root characters. Wubi addresses this by using isolation keys to specify the configuration of the character. Enter the isolation key after the root characters to select the correct character as necessary. +1. The conversion candidate window allows you to choose the correct character. + +### Use the right-click menu for additional options -When the Simplified Chinese keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (**中** or **英**) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Microsoft Pinyin** settings. You can change many settings related to using the IME: +When either Simplified Chinese IME is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (**中** or **英**) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Settings** for additional options. + +For Microsoft Pinyin, these settings include: - Pinyin style, reading autocorrection, super abbreviated Pinyin, IME default modes, and fuzzy Pinyin rules -- [Keyboard shortcuts](#configure-keyboard-shortcuts) +- [Keyboard shortcuts](#configure-keyboard-shortcuts-pinyin-ime-only) - Appearance of the candidate window - Lexicon and self-learning settings - Various advanced settings For more information about these settings, see [Microsoft Simplified Chinese IME](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-simplified-chinese-ime-9b962a3b-2fa4-4f37-811c-b1886320dd72#ID0EBD=Microsoft_Pinyin). -### Change character width +For Microsoft Wubi, these settings include: + +- Input mode +- Mixed input settings +- IME mode +- Candidate window settings + +For more information about these settings, see [Microsoft Simplified Chinese IME](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-simplified-chinese-ime-9b962a3b-2fa4-4f37-811c-b1886320dd72#ID0EBD=Microsoft_Wubi). + +#### Change input mode (Pinyin and Wubi IMEs) -The Simplified Chinese IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To change the width, open the right-click menu and select **Character width** > **Half-width** or **Full-width**. +You can switch between Chinese and English input modes by selecting the Shift key or selecting the input mode icon in the tray. The icon changes to **中** for Chinese input and **英** for English input. -### Change character set +The Wubi IME also has a menu item for **Input mode** that lets you switch between **Chinese** and **English** input. -You can change between Simplified and Traditional characters while using the Simplified Chinese IME. To change the character set, open the right-click menu and select **Character set** > **Simplified** or **Traditional**. +#### Change character width (Pinyin and Wubi IMEs) -### Enter emoji and symbols +Both Simplified Chinese IMEs allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To change the width, open the right-click menu and select **Character width** > **Half-width** or **Full-width**. + +#### Change character set (Pinyin IME only) + +You can change between Simplified and Traditional characters while using the Pinyin IME. To change the character set, open the right-click menu and select **Character set** > **Simplified** or **Traditional**. + +#### Enter emoji and symbols (Pinyin and Wubi IMEs) To quickly insert emoji, kaomoji (Japanese-style ASCII emoji), GIFs, and symbols such as currency or mathematical symbols, open the right-click menu and select **Emoji & symbol**. In the dialog that opens, items are sorted into tabs by type and category, and your most recent selections are shown on the first tab. Select an item to insert it into your text. -### Store commonly used phrases +#### Store commonly used phrases (Pinyin and Wubi IMEs) -You can store phrases that you need to enter frequently. To do so, open the right-click menu and select **User defined phrases**. This opens the related page in Settings. You can add and order phrases individually. A quick way to add many phrases is to import them from a text file where each phrase is on a separate line. +You can store phrases that you need to enter frequently. To do so, open the right-click menu and select **User defined phrases** to open the related page in Settings. You can add and order phrases individually. A quick way to add many phrases is to import them from a text file where each phrase is on a separate line. -### Select which domain lexicon to use +#### Select which domain lexicon to use (Pinyin IME only) -To select which subjects have their specialized vocabulary included in the conversion candidates, open the right-click menu and select **Domain lexicon**. This opens the related page in Settings. You can select the subjects individually or switch off the whole domain lexicon feature. +To select which subjects have their specialized vocabulary included in the conversion candidates, open the right-click menu and select **Domain lexicon** to open the related page in Settings. You can select the subjects individually or switch off the whole domain lexicon feature. -### Configure keyboard shortcuts +#### Configure keyboard shortcuts (Pinyin IME only) -If you want to change the keyboard shortcuts for working with the Simplified Chinese IME, open the right-click menu and select **Key configuration**. This opens the related page in Settings. You can choose the keys for various mode switches and candidate navigation. +If you want to change the keyboard shortcuts for working with the Pinyin IME, open the right-click menu and select **Key configuration** to open the related page in Settings. You can choose the keys for various mode switches and candidate navigation. -### Use the IME toolbar to access options +#### Use the IME toolbar to access options (Pinyin and Wubi IMEs) To open the IME toolbar, open the right-click menu and select **IME toolbar**. It gives you another way to access some of the options discussed in this article. - You can switch the input mode. - You can change between half-width and full-width characters. - You can change between Chinese and English punctuation. -- You can change between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. -- You can open the [Emoji & symbol](#enter-emoji-and-symbols) dialog. -- You can open the **Microsoft Pinyin** settings page and customize the toolbar itself. +- You can change between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. (Pinyin IME only) +- You can open the [Emoji & symbol](#enter-emoji-and-symbols-pinyin-and-wubi-imes) dialog. +- You can open the **IME Settings** page or customize the toolbar itself. ## Example +### Type with the Microsoft Pinyin IME + The Simplified Chinese word for summer is 夏天. It consists of two characters whose Pinyin romanizations are “xia” and “tian.” -To type the word, select the Simplified Chinese keyboard layout from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary. Then start typing the Pinyin word. The candidate window opens as you type. Don't press Spacebar after “xia”, as that would select the currently focused candidate, which might not be the right character. +To type the 夏天 using Microsoft Pinyin, select **Microsoft Pinyin** from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode if necessary. Start typing the Pinyin word. The candidate window opens as you type. Don't select Spacebar after “xia”, as that would select the currently focused candidate, which might not be the right character. + +After you type “xiatian,” you can see how the IME changes the spelling to “xia’tian” and the correct candidate is displayed as the first one. Select Spacebar to insert it into your text. + +### Type with the Microsoft Wubi IME + +The Simplified Chinese word for summer is 夏天. To enter the word using the Microsoft Wubi IME, select **Microsoft Wubi** from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode if necessary. The following table shows the characters, their decomposition, and the corresponding keystrokes that can be used to enter 夏天. The last keystroke (in parentheses) is an isolation key used to specify the configuration of the character. -After you type “xiatian,” you can see how the IME changes the spelling to “xia’tian” and the correct candidate is displayed as the first one. Press Spacebar to insert it into your text. +| Character | Decomposition | Keystrokes | +|-----------|---------------|------------| +| 夏 | 丆目夂 | dht(u) | +| 天 | 一大 | gd(i) | diff --git a/globalization/input/tamil-ime.md b/globalization/input/tamil-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b611401a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/tamil-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +--- +title: Tamil IME +description: Installing and using the Tamil Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Tamil IME + +If you need to enter some text in Tamil, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Tamil script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Tamil input + +To add support for Tamil input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Tamil** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Tamil text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Tamil is installed with the [Tamil 99](../keyboards/kbdtam99.md) keyboard. To install the Tamil Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Tamil** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Tamil Phonetic**. + +## Type Tamil text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Tamil Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Tamil script using the Tamil Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Tamil Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **த** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Tamil. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Tamil Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Tamil script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Tamil word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Tamil 99 keyboard + +To type text using the Tamil 99 keyboard: + +1. Select **Tamil 99**. The system tray now shows **த** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Tamil script. +1. Using the [Tamil 99](../keyboards/kbdtam99.md) keyboard layout, type the Tamil word you want. + +## Example + +The Tamil word for garden is தோட்டம், which can be transliterated as thottam. + +### Type with the Tamil Phonetic IME + +To type தோட்டம், select the Tamil Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *thottam* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Tamil word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Tamil script. + +### Type with the Tamil 99 keyboard + +To type தோட்டம், select the Tamil 99 keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Tamil word for garden: + +| Tamil letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|--------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| த | l | ta | +| ◌ோ | x | {vowel sign oo} | +| ட | o | tta | +| ◌் | f | {virama - isolates the consonant from tta} | +| ட | o | tta | +| ம | k | ma | +| ◌் | f | {virama - isolates the consonant from tta} | + +When you're finished typing, select Spacebar or Enter. த and ோ will resolve to தோ and the word தோட்டம் appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/telugu-ime.md b/globalization/input/telugu-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7f35ee461 --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/telugu-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +--- +title: Telugu IME +description: Installing and using the Telugu Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Telugu IME + +If you need to enter some text in Telugu, Windows includes an Input Method Editor and keyboard layouts that let you enter text using the Telugu script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Telugu input + +To add support for Telugu input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Telugu** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Telugu text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Telugu is installed with the [Telugu INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdintel.md) keyboard. To install the Telugu Phonetic IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Telugu** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Telugu Phonetic**. + +## Type Telugu text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +### Use the Telugu Phonetic IME + +To type text in the Telugu script using the Telugu Phonetic IME: + +1. Select **Telugu Phonetic**. The system tray now shows **తె** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Telugu. +1. Type the transliteration of the word you want with the English keys. As you type, notice that the Telugu Phonetic IME automatically converts the English letters into Telugu script suggestions. When you're finished typing, select Enter to convert your text into the first suggested Telugu word. You can also use the cursor keys to select a different suggestion. + +### Use the Telugu INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type text using the Telugu INSCRIPT keyboard: + +1. Select **Telugu INSCRIPT**. The system tray now shows **తె** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type using the Telugu script. +1. Using the [Telugu INSCRIPT](../keyboards/kbdintel.md) keyboard layout, type the Telugu word you want. + +## Example + +The Telugu word for garden is తోట, which can be transliterated as tota or thota. + +### Type with the Telugu Phonetic IME + +To type తోట, select the Telugu Phonetic IME from the system tray. Then type *thota* with the English keys. As you type, you can see how the IME turns the text into word suggestions. When you're finished typing, the top suggestion is the correct Telugu word. Select Enter to convert the English letters into Telugu script. + +### Type with the Telugu INSCRIPT keyboard + +To type తోట, select the Telugu INSCRIPT keyboard layout from the system tray. Use the following keystrokes to type the Telugu word for garden: + +| Telugu letter | Keystroke on the English US keyboard | Phonetic equivalent | +|---------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------| +| త | l | ta | +| ◌ో | a | {vowel sign oo} | +| ట | , | tta | + +When you're finished typing, the word తోట appears on the screen. diff --git a/globalization/input/tigrinya-ime.md b/globalization/input/tigrinya-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4a4a646fb --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/tigrinya-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: Tigrinya IME +description: Installing and using the Tigrinya Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Tigrinya IME + +If you need to enter some text in Tigrinya, Windows includes an Input Method Editor that lets you enter text using Tigrinya while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Tigrinya input + +To add support for Tigrinya input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Tigrinya (Ethiopia)** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Tigrinya text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +## Type Tigrinya text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +Tigrinya is an [abugida](../fonts-layout/writing-systems.md#abugida-syllabic-alphabet), which means that each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound. The Tigrinya IME converts phonemes that you enter to the Tigrinya characters. + +### To write text in Tigrinya + +1. Select **Tigrinya Input Method**. The system tray now shows **ት** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now use the Tigrinya Input Method to write in Tigrinya. +1. Type the phonemes you want with the English keys. + +## Example + +The Tigrinya word for winter is ክረምቲ, which can be transliterated as kremti. + +To type the word, select the Tigrinya Input Method from the system tray. Then type using the corresponding English keys: + +- k' - ክ +- re – ረ +- m' – ም +- ti - ቲ + +When you're finished typing, select Enter to select the Tigrinya word. diff --git a/globalization/input/traditional-chinese-ime.md b/globalization/input/traditional-chinese-ime.md index 8067f2af5..9c3ff8961 100644 --- a/globalization/input/traditional-chinese-ime.md +++ b/globalization/input/traditional-chinese-ime.md @@ -3,60 +3,77 @@ title: Traditional Chinese IME description: Installing and using the Traditional Chinese Input Method Editor (IME) author: m-kauppinen ms.author: v-mikau -ms.topic: conceptual #Required; leave this attribute/value as-is. -ms.date: 02/15/2024 +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 --- # Traditional Chinese IME -If you need to enter some text in Traditional Chinese, Windows includes several Input Method Editors (IMEs) to let you enter text using Traditional Chinese characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys and keeping English as your Windows display language. +If you need to enter some text in Traditional Chinese, Windows includes several Input Method Editors (IMEs) to let you enter text using Traditional Chinese characters while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. -This article discusses the Microsoft Quick and Bopomofo IMEs. Quick is also known as Simplified CangJie. It lets users enter a character’s first and the last stroke used in the full CangJie system and then pick a character from the conversion candidate window. Bopomofo (also known as Zhuyin) is a phonetic system. Users type the phonemes of the Chinese character. +This article discusses the following IMEs: -## Add the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout +- Chinese Traditional Array: Chinese Traditional Array is a shape-based input method that enables you to use the structure of characters to input text. Each Traditional Chinese character can be decomposed to one or more elements or radicals. The Chinese Traditional Array IME allows users to use keystrokes that correspond to the decomposed elements to build up a final character. +- Chinese Traditional DaYi: DaYi is a shape-based input method that enables users to use the shape of characters to input text. Each Traditional Chinese character can be decomposed to one or more elements or radicals. The DaYi IME allows users to use keystrokes that correspond to the decomposed elements to build up a final character. DaYi uses stroke order to organize the decomposed characters, rather than geometric shape that is used in ChangJie. +- Microsoft Bopomofo: Bopomofo (also known as Zhuyin) is a phonetic system. Users type the phonemes of the Chinese character. +- Microsoft ChangJie: ChangJie (or Cangjie) or is a shape-based input method that enables users to use the shape of characters to input text. Each Traditional Chinese character can be decomposed to one or more elements or radicals. The ChangJie IME allows users to use keystrokes that correspond to the decomposed elements to build up a final character. ChangJie uses geometric shape to organize the decomposed characters, rather than stroke order that is used in DaYi. +- Microsoft Quick: Quick is also known as Simplified ChangJie. It lets users enter a character’s first and the last stroke used in the full ChangJie system and then pick a character from the conversion candidate window. -To add the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout to Windows: +## Add support for Traditional Chinese input + +To add support for Traditional Chinese input to Windows: 1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. 1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** from the list and select **Next**. -1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. For entering Traditional Chinese text while keeping English as your Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Traditional Chinese text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. -By default, Traditional Chinese is installed with the Microsoft Quick IME. To install the Microsoft Bopomofo IME: +By default, Traditional Chinese support is installed with the Microsoft Quick IME. To any of the other IMEs: -1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon on the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** row and select **Language options**. -1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Microsoft Bopomofo**. +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select the IME that you want to install. ## Type Traditional Chinese text -The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (those in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by pressing the Windows logo key + Spacebar. +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. :::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: -### Use the Quick IME +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. -To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Quick IME: +## Use the Chinese Traditional Array IME + +To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Chinese Traditional Array IME: -1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Microsoft Quick** IME. The system tray now shows **速** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), press the Shift key or select the input mode icon. -1. Press the two keys that correspond to the first and the last CangJie stroke of the Traditional Chinese character. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. See the [example](#type-with-the-quick-ime) at the end of this article. +1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Chinese Traditional Array** IME. The system tray now shows **行** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), use the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Type the Traditional Chinese character or word using keystrokes corresponding to the decomposed character. As you enter the keystrokes, a conversion candidate window appears. 1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate - - Enter to select the currently focused candidate - Number keys to quickly select the corresponding candidate - - Spacebar to move to the next page - - Tab key to expand the list to a table that you can navigate with the arrow keys + - Shift + number key to choose a candidate - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the character you entered -1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To select one of the candidates, press the Shift key + the corresponding number. If there's more than one page of suggestions, press the Spacebar to move to the next page. +1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To move to the next/previous candidate, use the Down and Up arrow keys. To select one of these candidates, use the Shift key + the corresponding number. + +## Use the Chinese Traditional DaYi IME + +To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Chinese Traditional DaYi IME: -Note that you need to switch on the **Prompt associated phrases of the input characters** setting to be able to use the associate phrase window. For instructions, see [Use the Quick IME right-click menu for additional options](#use-the-quick-ime-right-click-menu-for-additional-options). +1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Chinese Traditional DaYi** IME. The system tray now shows **易** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), use the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Type the Traditional Chinese character or word using keystrokes corresponding to the decomposed character. As you enter the keystrokes, a conversion candidate window appears. +1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: + - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate + - Number keys to quickly select the corresponding candidate + - Shift + number key to choose a candidate + - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the character you entered +1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To move to the next/previous candidate, use the Down and Up arrow keys.. To select one of these candidates, use the Shift key + the corresponding number. -### Use the Bopomofo IME +## Use the Bopomofo IME To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Bopomofo IME: -1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Microsoft Bopomofo** IME. The system tray now shows **ㄅ** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), press the Shift key or select the input mode icon. -1. Type the Traditional Chinese character or word using the phonetic Bopomofo symbols. After you have typed the symbols for the word, press the Down arrow key to open the conversion candidate window. It shows matches for what you typed. +1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Microsoft Bopomofo** IME. The system tray now shows **ㄅ** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), use the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Type the Traditional Chinese character or word using the phonetic Bopomofo symbols. After you type the symbols for the word, use the Down arrow key to open the conversion candidate window. It shows matches for what you typed. 1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate - Enter to select the currently focused candidate @@ -64,23 +81,12 @@ To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Bopomofo IME: - Spacebar to move to the next page - Tab key to expand the list to a table that you can navigate with the arrow keys - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the character you entered -1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To select one of these candidates, press the Shift key + the corresponding number. If there is more than one page of suggestions, press the Spacebar to move to the next page. - -Note that you need to switch on the **Prompt associated phrases of the input characters** setting to be able to use the associate phrase window. For instructions, see [Use the Bopomofo IME right-click menu for additional options](#use-the-bopomofo-ime-right-click-menu-for-additional-options). - -## Use the Quick IME right-click menu for additional options - -When the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (中 or 英) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Microsoft Quick** IME settings. You can change the following settings related to using the IME: - -- Default input mode and other input settings -- Input assistance options, such as the use of the associate phrase window -- Character set options +1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To select one of these candidates, use the Shift key + the corresponding number. If there's more than one page of suggestions, use the Spacebar to move to the next page. -### Change character width with the Quick IME - -The Quick IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To change the width, open the right-click menu and select **Character width** > **Half-width** or **Full-width**. +> [!NOTE] +> You You need to switch on the **Prompt associated phrases of the input characters** setting to be able to use the associate phrase window. For instructions, see [Use the Bopomofo IME right-click menu for additional options](#use-the-bopomofo-ime-right-click-menu-for-additional-options). -## Use the Bopomofo IME right-click menu for additional options +### Use the Bopomofo IME right-click menu for additional options When the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (**中** or **英**) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Microsoft Bopomofo** IME settings. You can change the following settings related to using the IME: @@ -98,7 +104,7 @@ The Bopomofo IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. T ### Use the IME Pad for advanced writing options -To open the IME Pad, open the right/click menu and select **IME Pad**. It has three modes that you can select with the icons on the left side of the window: +To open the IME Pad, open the right-click menu and select **IME Pad**. It has three modes that you can select with the icons on the left side of the window: - **Hand Writing (CH)**: You can draw a Traditional Chinese character in the left box and then select one of the recognized characters from the right box to insert it into your text. - **Strokes (CH)**: You can select any available character to insert it into your text. You can sort the character list by the number of strokes used to write it. @@ -116,23 +122,116 @@ To open the IME toolbar, open the right-click menu and select **IME toolbar**. I - You can open the [IME Pad](#use-the-ime-pad-for-advanced-writing-options). - You can open the **Microsoft Bopomofo** settings page. +## Use the ChangJie IME + +To type text using Traditional Chinese with the ChangJie IME: + +1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Microsoft ChangJie** IME. The system tray now shows **倉** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), use the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Select the keys that correspond to the decomposed elements of the Traditional Chinese character. Select the Spacebar. If there's a single character that corresponds to the keystrokes, that character is inserted. Otherwise, the conversion candidate window opens to show matches for what you typed. +1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: + - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate + - Enter to select the currently focused candidate + - Number keys to quickly select the corresponding candidate + - Spacebar to move to the next page + - Tab key to expand the list to a table that you can navigate with the arrow keys + - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the character you entered +1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To select one of the candidates, use the Shift key + the corresponding number. If there's more than one page of suggestions, select the Spacebar to move to the next page. + +> [!NOTE] +> You need to switch on the **Prompt associated phrases of the input characters** setting to be able to use the associate phrase window. For instructions, see [Use the ChangJie IME right-click menu for additional options](#use-the-changjie-ime-right-click-menu-for-additional-options). + +### Use the ChangJie IME right-click menu for additional options + +When the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (中 or 英) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Microsoft ChangJie** IME settings. You can change the following settings related to using the IME: + +- Default input mode and other input settings +- Input assistance options, such as the use of the associate phrase window +- Character set options + +### Change character width with the ChangJie IME + +The ChangJie IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To change the width, open the right-click menu and select **Character width** > **Half-width** or **Full-width**. + +## Use the Quick IME + +To type text using Traditional Chinese with the Quick IME: + +1. Select **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** with the **Microsoft Quick** IME. The system tray now shows **速** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **中** (indicating Chinese input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **英**), use the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Select the two keys that correspond to the first and the last ChangJie elements of the Traditional Chinese character. The conversion candidate window opens and shows matches for what you typed. +1. To navigate the window, use your mouse or the following keys: + - Down and Up arrow keys to move to the next/previous candidate + - Enter to select the currently focused candidate + - Number keys to quickly select the corresponding candidate + - Spacebar to move to the next page + - Tab key to expand the list to a table that you can navigate with the arrow keys + - Esc to close the window without making a selection and deleting the character you entered +1. After you select a character, the associate phrase window might offer text candidates related to what you typed. To select one of the candidates, use the Shift key + the corresponding number. If there's more than one page of suggestions, select the Spacebar to move to the next page. + +> [!NOTE] +> You need to switch on the **Prompt associated phrases of the input characters** setting to be able to use the associate phrase window. For instructions, see [Use the Quick IME right-click menu for additional options](#use-the-quick-ime-right-click-menu-for-additional-options). + +### Use the Quick IME right-click menu for additional options + +When the Traditional Chinese keyboard layout is active, you can right-click the input mode icon (中 or 英) to access various options. The right-click menu also has a shortcut to **Microsoft Quick** IME settings. You can change the following settings related to using the IME: + +- Default input mode and other input settings +- Input assistance options, such as the use of the associate phrase window +- Character set options + +### Change character width with the Quick IME + +The Quick IME allows typing with both half-width and full-width characters. To change the width, open the right-click menu and select **Character width** > **Half-width** or **Full-width**. + ## Example The Traditional Chinese word for summer is 夏天. It consists of two characters. -### Type with the Quick IME +### Type with the Chinese Traditional Array IME + +To type 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Chinese Traditional Array** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary. + +The character 夏 can be decomposed to 一, 丿, 目, and 夂. These elements correspond to the keys A, L, J, and . on the US keyboard. The character 天 contains the radicals 一 and 大. These elements correspond to the keys A and Z on the US keyboard. To type 夏天, you can either: + +- Enter "ALJ." then use the Shift key and the appropriate number to select the character 夏. Continue by typing "AZ" then use the Shift key and the appropriate number to select the character 天. +- Enter "ALJ." then use the Shift key and the appropriate number to select the character 夏. The candidate window remains open, allowing you to use the Shift key and the appropriate number to select the character 天. + +### Type with the Chinese Traditional DaYi IME -The character 夏 contains the radicals 一 and 水, while the character 天 contains the radicals 一 and 大. To type the word 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Microsoft Quick** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary, then either: +To type 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Chinese Traditional DaYi** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary. -- Enter 一水, then enter 5 to select the character 夏. Enter Shift + 2 to add the character 天. -- Enter 一水, then enter 5 to select the character 夏. Enter 一大, then enter 1 to select the character 天. +The character 夏 can be decomposed to 丆, 目, and 夂. These elements correspond to the keys H, 3, and X on the US keyboard. The character 天 contains the radicals 一 and 大. These elements correspond to the keys E and V on the US keyboard. To type 夏天, you can either: -On an English keyboard, the radical 一 is entered using the m key, the radical 水 is entered using the e key, and the radical 大 is entered using the k key. +- Enter "H3X" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 夏. Continue by typing "EV" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 天. +- Enter "H3X" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 夏. The candidate window remains open, allowing you to use the Shift key and the appropriate number to select the character 天. ### Type with the Bopomofo IME -To type the word, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Microsoft Bopomofo** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary. +To type 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Microsoft Bopomofo** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary. + +The word for summer is entered with the following seven symbols: ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄊㄧㄢ + +On an English keyboard, the symbols are on the V, U, 8, 4, W, U, and 0 keys. After you type the first four symbols, you see they change to form a character, but it’s not the right character. Type the last three symbols and select the Spacebar. The second character is formed, and you see the first character changes to form the completed word. + +### Type with the ChangJie IME + +The character 夏 is decomposed to the radicals 一, 山, 竹, and 水, while the character 天 can be decomposed to 一 and 大. On an English keyboard: + +- the radical 一 is entered using the m key +- the radical 山 is entered using the u key +- the radical 竹 is entered using the h key +- the radical 水 is entered using the e key +- the radical 大 is entered using the k key. + +To type 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Microsoft ChangJie** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary, then either: + +- Enter "MUHE" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 夏. Enter Shift + 1 to add the character 天. +- Enter "MUHE" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 夏. Enter "MK" then select the Spacebar to generate the character 天. + +### Type with the Quick IME + +The character 夏 starts with the radical 一 and ends with the radical 水, while the character 天 can be decomposed to 一 and 大. On an English keyboard, the radical 一 is entered using the m key, the radical 水 is entered using the e key, and the radical 大 is entered using the k key. -Using Bopomofo, the word for summer is entered with the following seven symbols: ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄊㄧㄢ +To type 夏天, select the **Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR)** keyboard layout with the **Microsoft Quick** IME from the system tray and change to Chinese input mode, if necessary, then either: -On an English keyboard, the symbols are on the V, U, 8, 4, W, U, and 0 keys. After you type the first four symbols, you see they change to form a character, but it’s not the right character. Type the last three symbols and press the Spacebar. The second character is formed, and you see the first character changes to form the completed word. +- Enter "ME" then enter the appropriate number to select the character 夏. Enter Shift + 2 to add the character 天. +- Enter "ME" then enter the appropriate number to select the character 夏. Enter "MK" then enter 1 to select the character 天. diff --git a/globalization/input/vietnamese-ime.md b/globalization/input/vietnamese-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..25d46013d --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/vietnamese-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +--- +title: Vietnamese IME +description: Installing and using Vietnamese Input Method Editors (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Vietnamese IME + +If you need to enter some text in Vietnamese, the Vietnamese Telex Input Method Editor and the Vietnamese Number Key-based Input Method Editor (IME) for Windows lets you enter text using the Vietnamese alphabet while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using either IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Vietnamese input + +To add support for Vietnamese input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Vietnamese** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Vietnamese text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +By default, Vietnamese support is installed with the Vietnamese Telex IME. To install the Vietnamese Number Key-based IME: + +1. On the **Language & region** page, select the Options (**…**) icon next to **Vietnamese** and select **Language options**. +1. Select **Add a keyboard** and select **Vietnamese Number Key-based**. + +## Type Vietnamese text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +The Vietnamese alphabet is based on the Latin script, but it has some extra letters and doesn't use f, j, w, and z from the Latin alphabet. It uses digraphs and diacritics to mark tones and some phonemes. The IMEs helps you to enter these letters and diacritics quickly and correctly. + +The extra letters of the alphabet are: + +| Vietnamese letter | Telex shortcut | Number key-based shortcut | +|-------------------|----------------|---------------------------| +| ă | aw | a8 | +| â | aa | a6 | +| đ | dd | d9 | +| ê | ee | e6 | +| ô | oo | o6 | +| ơ | ow | o7 | +| ư | uw | u7 | + +Additionally, you can add diacritics to letters using one extra keystroke: + +| Diacritic | Telex shortcut | Number key-based shortcut | Output | +|-----------|----------------|---------------------------|--------| +| Acute accent | as | a1 | á | +| Grave accent | af | a2 | à | +| Hook above | ar | a3 | ả | +| Tilde | ax | a4 | ã | +| Dot below | aj | a5 | ạ | + +Diacritics can be combined with the Vietnamese letters. For example, using the Vietnamese Telex IME you can type ofw or owf with the Vietnamese Telex IME to produce ờ. + +## Example + +The Vietnamese word for garden is vườn. + +### Type using the Vietnamese Telex IME + +1. Select **Vietnamese Telex**. The system tray now shows **VIE** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Vietnamese. +1. Type vuwofwn with the English keys: + + - v + - uw – ư + - ofw – ờ + - n + +### Type using the Vietnamese Number Key-based IME + +1. Select **Vietnamese Number Key-based**. The system tray now shows **VIE** instead of **ENG** indicating that you can now type in Vietnamese. +1. When using the Vietnamese Number Key-based IME, you can use the number keys at any time while typing the word. The IME will add the diacritical marks at the appropriate location. The typical order of entry is the base letters of the word followed by the number keys for the diacritics. For example, to type vườn, type vuon72. Other options for typing vườn are: + + - vu7o27n + - vu7o72n + - vuo72n + +1. When you're finished typing, select Enter to select the Vietnamese word. diff --git a/globalization/input/yi-ime.md b/globalization/input/yi-ime.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cc06fdbcc --- /dev/null +++ b/globalization/input/yi-ime.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +title: Yi IME +description: Installing and using the Yi Input Method Editor (IME) +author: m-kauppinen +ms.author: v-mikau +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 06/19/2024 +--- + +# Yi IME + +If you need to enter some text in Yi (also known as Nuosu), Windows includes an Input Method Editor that lets you enter text using the Yi script while using a typical keyboard with 101-105 keys. Using the IME doesn't require changing your current Windows display language. + +## Add support for Yi input + +To add support for Yi input to Windows: + +1. Open Settings and select **Time & language** > **Language & region**. +1. Select **Add a language**. Select **Yi** from the list and select **Next**. +1. Consider if you need any of the **Optional language features**. If you want to enter Yi text while keeping your current Windows display language, none of them are necessary. When you're happy with your choices, select **Install**. + +## Type Yi text + +The Windows system tray shows which keyboard layout is currently active, for example, **ENG**. You can switch between installed layouts (layouts in the **Preferred languages** list in Settings) by selecting the Windows logo key + Spacebar. + +If you prefer, you can also change the layout by selecting the system tray icon and selecting the layout from the list. This method can be faster if you have more than two languages installed. + +:::image type="content" source="images/keyboard-layouts.png" alt-text="Windows 11 with several keyboard layouts installed."::: + +If multiple IME/keyboards are installed for a given language, the list and the tray icon will show a combination of language and layout. + +Yi script is a [syllabic](../fonts-layout/writing-systems.md#syllabic) system, which means that each character represents a syllable. The Yi IME converts phonemes that you enter to the Yi characters. + +### To write text in Yi + +1. Select **Yi Input Method**. The system tray now shows **彝** instead of **ENG**, and a new icon showing **ꆈ** (indicating Yi input mode) appears next to it. To change between Chinese and English input (indicated by **A**), select the Shift key or select the input mode icon. +1. Type the phonemes you want with the English keys. + +## Example + +The Yi word for winter is ꈊꃀ, which can be transliterated as ket-mop. + +To type the word, select the Yi Input Method from the system tray. Then type using the corresponding English keys: + +- ket - ꈊ +- mop – ꃀ + +After typing each syllable, select the Yi character from the list that appears. To accept the first suggestion, select Enter or Spacebar. To select a different suggestion, use the cursor keys to navigate the list. diff --git a/globalization/toc.yml b/globalization/toc.yml index f3bb09487..140c0e589 100644 --- a/globalization/toc.yml +++ b/globalization/toc.yml @@ -190,14 +190,42 @@ items: - name: Input Method Editors (IME) href: input/input-method-editors.md items: + - name: Amharic IME + href: input/amharic-ime.md + - name: Bengali IME + href: input/bengali-ime.md + - name: Gujarati IME + href: input/gujarati-ime.md + - name: Hindi IME + href: input/hindi-ime.md - name: Japanese IME href: input/japanese-ime.md + - name: Kannada IME + href: input/kannada-ime.md - name: Korean IME href: input/korean-ime.md + - name: Malayalam IME + href: input/malayalam-ime.md + - name: Marathi IME + href: input/marathi-ime.md + - name: Odia IME + href: input/odia-ime.md + - name: Punjabi IME + href: input/punjabi-ime.md + - name: Tamil IME + href: input/tamil-ime.md + - name: Telugu IME + href: input/telugu-ime.md + - name: Tigrinya IME + href: input/tigrinya-ime.md - name: Simplified Chinese IME href: input/simplified-chinese-ime.md - name: Traditional Chinese IME href: input/traditional-chinese-ime.md + - name: Vietnamese IME + href: input/vietnamese-ime.md + - name: Yi IME + href: input/yi-ime.md - name: Keyboard shortcuts and localization href: input/hotkeys-accelerators.md - name: Validating internationalized products