Are you tired of switching between different keyboards and input methods while typing in various languages? Look no further than the Google Input Tools extension for Chrome. With a total rating of 4.01 based on user reviews, this extension provides virtual keyboards, transliteration, and handwriting input support for over 90 languages and 30 different scripts.
What's New in the Latest Version?
- Added support for Hoocąk and Makah languages.
- Updated some on-screen keyboards for improved usability.
Installing the extension is a breeze. Simply click on the extension icon and select "Extension Options" from the pop-up menu. A new tab will open where you can choose your preferred languages or input methods. You can add or remove keyboards, IMEs, or handwriting input tools and even change their order.
To activate an input tool, click on the extension icon and select your desired language from the pop-up menu. Then, click on any text box on the webpage to start typing. To turn off an input tool, simply click on the extension icon and select the "Turn Off" option.
Transliteration Made Easy
With Google Input Tools, you can easily type phonetically in English letters and have the text appear in the correct alphabet. Please note that transliteration is different from translation. It converts the sound of words from one alphabet to another, rather than the meaning. For example, to get "नमस्ते" with Hindi transliteration, simply type "namaste" and you'll be presented with a list of Hindi words that sound like "namaste". Press SPACE to select the first suggestion.
Latin IMEs for Easy Typing
If you need to type in Latin-script languages using the US keyboard, Latin IMEs are here to help. They offer features like automatic diacritics, spell correction, and prefix completion. By typing unaccented letters, they will be automatically corrected to the desired word. For example, in French IME, typing "franca" will correct it to "français", which can be committed by pressing TAB. Pressing SPACE after continuously typing "francais" will also commit "français". To view all candidates for "francais", press BACKSPACE.
If typing isn't your preferred method, Google Input Tools also provides handwriting input for over 40 languages. Simply select the desired language handwriting input, and use your trackpad or left click of the mouse to hand draw a character on the pop-up handwriting panel. Select the character from the suggestion list or press ENTER or SPACE to choose the first suggestion.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Efficiency
Google Input Tools offers several useful keyboard shortcuts to enhance your typing experience:
- ALT+SHIFT+N - Switch to the next input tool in the list. If the extension is off, it will be turned on. If the current input tool is the last in the list, the extension will be turned off.
- ALT+SHIFT+R - Revert to the last input tool used. If none, the extension will be turned off.
- ALT+SHIFT+T - Toggle the current input tool.
- SHIFT - Toggle between En/Cn state for Chinese input tools.
- SHIFT+SPACE - Toggle between SBC/DBC mode for Chinese input tools.
- CTRL+PERIOD - Toggle Chinese/European language punctuation for Chinese input tools.
Limitations
Due to the security features of Google Chrome, the Google Input Tools extension is unable to assist with input in the address bar (omnibox), on the Chrome Web Store, or inside other Chrome extensions. Additionally, it does not currently support input within Flash applications.
Experience the convenience and versatility of Google Input Tools for Chrome. Install this extension today and unlock a world of possibilities for effortless multilingual typing.
For further assistance or support, please visit the official support page: official support page.
15 Reviews For This Extension
thanks it is helpful and quick
There is a problem with Facebook
I tried to type in Hindi with the help of this tool twice. The Tool was working quite smoothly. Unfortunately my matter suddenly disappeared on both occasions without any warning or message. I have used this Tool previously without any problem. If there is any limit for characters to be typed in any message or post, this may please be specified.
I needn't an online input tools but a Windows input tools.It can be more easily to use.
i HOPE they can create shortcuts, like what WINDOWS have, so that I can easily change to different languages (eg from Englsih to my own home-language or vise versa)l for we use the two languages interchangeably. I don't understand why they wouldn't think of it - it is so natural.
I like this software but it does not work on https://vscode.dev/ that I use really often. Can the developers make it work on it please?
I am unable to type in Hindi on WhatsApp Web through this extension.
Please remove Malayalam digits, because they were used 100 years back; nobody uses them now. Please install English digits. That is the only complaint with Google Ezhuthupakaranangal Malayalam.
Works flawlessly on Microsoft Edge too. However, I really want either Google or Microsoft to make this extension that lets users sync their bookmarks across Edge and Chrome. Please collaborate with each other for the sake of users
The usefulness of the app is "beyond
The usefulness of the app is "beyond", considering the ever-shrinking world that we live in! I would have given (this) 5/5 stars, except (<<you can see where this is going?!) . . . . .("except") for the fact that my keyboard has been compromised/messed-up since updating! [Translating got faster and easier -- (certain aspects of) General typing got cumbersome, with 1 or 2 key changes not able to be caught by Grammarly, to help. (I am becoming accustomed to a new style of typing.)?
Its More Helpfully, Thank You Google team..
verry good
unable to use Bengali when writing a Facebook comment
Google Input Tools' extension isn't working on WhatsApp