How to Type in Your Language Without Special Keyboards Using Google Input Tools
You can type in your native language without buying a new physical keyboard. Google Input Tools is a free service that lets you type in over 90 languages using your current setup. Here is how you can use this tool on your computer. What is Google Input Tools?
It is a free tool made by Google. It changes your regular English keyboard into a regular keyboard for another language. It helps you type words based on how they sound. It also lets you draw letters on your screen with a mouse. Step 1: Choose Your Version You can use this tool in two main ways:
Chrome Extension: This installs into your Google Chrome web browser.
Google Services: This works automatically inside Google Search, Gmail, and Google Drive. Step 2: Install the Chrome Extension
The browser extension is the most useful version. It lets you type on almost any website. Open the store: Go to the Chrome Web Store. Search the tool: Search for “Google Input Tools.” Install it: Click the “Add to Chrome” button. Step 3: Select Your Languages
After installing, you need to choose the languages you want to use.
Click the icon: Click the small digital keyboard icon in your browser top right corner. Open options: Select “Extension Options” from the menu.
Add languages: Find your language in the left list and click the arrow to move it to the right list. Step 4: Start Typing Now you are ready to type in your own language.
Activate the tool: Click the extension icon and select your language.
Type phonetically: Type words out using English letters that match the sound of your language.
Select the word: Google will show a list of matching words in your native script. Press the spacebar or a number key to choose the right one. If you want to customize your setup further, tell me: Which language you want to type in
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