InputMethodEditors

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Input method editors or IMEs make it easier to type in languages (usually but not limited to East Asian ones) that are made up of thousands of characters that can't fit on a standard keyboard

Adding an IME

IMEs are a per user setting and can be added/removed/customized without any need for administrative privileges. To add an IME to your account please follow these instructions.

  1. Click the Windows button and type in settings.

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  2. Click "Time & Language".

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  3. Click "Language & region".

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  4. Click "Add a language".

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  5. A new dialogue box will open. Type in the language you want to add and click the corresponding option below.

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  6. Another dialogue box will open with a list of language features, check the options you want to enable, then click install.

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  7. The new IME should now be setup. To configure an IME or access the help pages about it to learn how to use it, click the "get help" button at the bottom of the page.

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