Google Input Tools

Google Input Tools is one of the most useful Chrome browser extensions for text management and real-time translation, allowing users to easily switch between input languages with the touch of a mouse button without having to install it on the Windows operating system. This online browser extension will instantly change the input language, giving you virtual access to keyboards in 90 languages, all for free.

However, Google Input Tools' usefulness does not end there. In addition to offering one-click access to virtual keyboards and all of the special characters from over 90 languages, this extension offers seamless service of either full IMEs or direct translation for over 30 scripts, as well as support for identifying handwriting in over 40 languages.

Installation & Users' Guide

To install Google Input Tools, simply install it on your Google Chrome (or supported Chromium) browser and have an active Google Account. After a brief installation, the extension will add a new icon to the browser's interface. By clicking on it, you may get a control drop-down menu that includes easy tools for language change, extension preferences, and keyboard shortcut configuration. To pick your desired languages and make them easily accessible via a dropdown menu, simply navigate to the Extensions Options area and drag and drop them into the "Select Input Tools" space.

In addition to visual tools, the program has a variety of keyboard shortcuts that allow you to easily switch between languages and activate specific keyboard modes. It is critical to note that this Chrome extension will not work in the URL address bar at the top of the browser. It is only used in text fields on web sites or online documents.

How To use Google Input Tools?

To start using the extension, click on the extension icon and then choose "Extension Options" from the pop-up menu. This will open a new tab allowing you to select your preferred languages or input methods. The input tools you add to "Selected input tools" can be activated at any moment by clicking on the extension icon and selecting them from the pop-up menu. You can always return to the settings page and add, remove, or rearrange your input tools.

To utilize a certain input tool, first click the extension icon, then select the chosen language tool from the pop-up menu, and then click on any text box on the webpage. To disable an input tool, click the extension icon and select the "Turn Off" option.

Transliteration allows you to type languages phonetically in English letters while having them displayed in the correct alphabet. Keep in mind that transliteration differs from translation in that the sound of the words is transformed from one alphabet to another rather than the meaning. To write "namaste" in Hindi using transliteration, type "n-a-m-a-s-t-e" and press SPACE to select the first suggestion नमस्ते.

Latin IMEs are programs that allow people to type in Latin script languages using a US keyboard. Automatic diacritics, spell correction, and prefix completion are among the available features. To use Latin IMEs, enter unaccented letters, and they will be rectified to the required word. For example, if you input "franca" in the French IME, "français" will appear, which may be committed by pressing TAB. If you continue to type "francais," "français" will be committed by pressing SPACE. To show all "francais" candidates, hit BACKSPACE.

Select the handwritten input for your selected language. Hand-create a character on the pop-up handwriting panel by pressing the trackpad or left-clicking the mouse. Choose a character from the recommendation list, or just hit the ENTER or SPACE keys to select the first choice.

In order to use virtual keyboards, you can use one of the three available methods:
 

• Just type the text using your keyboard, with or without the presence of the on-screen virtual keyboard.
• Also, you can type the text and rely on the automatic word recommendation that will be offered by the software extension. Depending on the position of the cursor during the typing, you can get either one or several recommendations, and by pressing the button TAB you can accept the top-ranked recommendation. Since you don’t have to type entire words, this approach can save you a lot of time.
• Finally, you can use a pencil tool to draw letters on the screen inside a resizable writing window, and the app will try to recognize and type it as fast as possible.

Features & Highlights

• Switch between 90 virtual keyboards directly in your Chrome Browser.
• Take advantage of IMEs and Direct Translation of over 30 types of scripts.
• Handwriting support for over 40 languages.
• Available both online and offline.
• A personalized dictionary that will adapt to your custom or uncommon words.
• 100% Free

Conclusion

Overall, Google Input Tools is a robust and user-friendly language input tool that allows users to type in a variety of languages and scripts effortlessly. Whether you are a multilingual user who needs to switch between languages frequently or a user who just needs to type in one language sometimes, it provides a convenient and dependable solution for typing in many languages.