Input Tools lets you type in the language of your choice.

Latest Version

Version
11.0.2.0
Update
September 19, 2024
Size
734KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000,000+
Rating
3.99218 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Melayu
Deutsch
English
English (UK)
Filipino
Français
Kiswahili
Nederlands
Norsk
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Català
Dansk
Eesti
Español
Español (Latinoamérica)
Hrvatski
Italiano
Latviešu
Lietuvių
Magyar
Polski
Português (Brasil)
Português (Portugal)
Română
Slovenský
Slovenščina
Suomi
Svenska
čeština
Ελληνικά
Српски
български
русский
українська
עברית
فارسی‎
मराठी
हिन्दी
বাংলা
ગુજરાતી
தமிழ்
తెలుగు
ಕನ್ನಡ
മലയാളം
ไทย
አማርኛ
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Offscreen
Tabs
Storage
Scripting
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Google Input Tools Extension

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/.

Switch to typing in a different language with the click of the mouse, and switch back just as easily. The Google Input Tools extension provides virtual keyboards for over 90 languages, full IMEs or direct transliteration for over 30 different scripts, and handwriting input for over 40 languages.


What's New?

✓ Upgrade to Chrome Manifest V3.
✓ Fixes an issue where the extension wouldn't work on sites like Facebook, Twitter, or WhatsApp.
✓ Fixes issue which extension can't change input tools on docs/sheet/slide etc.

Usage Instructions:

When you first install the extension, click on the extension icon, then select \"Extension Options\" in the pop-up menu. A new tab will appear where you can select your preferred languages or input methods. The keyboards, IMEs or handwriting input you add to 'Selected input tools' can be enabled at any time from the extension itself. You can always return to this options page to add, remove, or change the order of your input tools.

input tool, simply click on the extension icon, select the desired language tool in the pop-up menu, then click on any text box on the web page. To turn off an input tool, click on the extension icon and select the \"Turn Off\" option.

To use transliteration, type languages phonetically in English letters, and they'll appear in their correct alphabet. Keep in mind that transliteration is different from translation; the sound of the words is converted from one alphabet to the other, not the meaning. For example, to get in नमस्ते with Hindi transliteration, type in n-a-m-a-s-t-e. You will get a list of Hindi words sound like namaste. Then, press SPACE to select the first suggestion नमस्ते.

Latin IMEs are to help people type in Latin-script languages using the US keyboard. Features include automatic diacritics, spell correction, and prefix completion. To use Latin IMEs, type unaccented letters, and they will be corrected to a desired word. For example, type \"franca\" in French IME, \"français\" appears, and it can be committed by pressing TAB. If continuously typing \"francais\", \"français\" will be committed by
pressing SPACE. To get all the candidates for \"francais\", press BACKSPACE.

To use handwriting input, select the handwriting input of your desired language. Press trackpad or left click of mouse to hand draw a character on the pop-up handwriting panel. Select the character from the suggestion list, or simply press ENTER or SPACE key to select the first suggestion.


Need help? Find a problem? Point your browser here for support:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/support/mclkkofklkfljcocdinagocijmpgbhab


Keyboard Shortcuts:

✓ ALT+SHIFT+N - Switch to next input tool in the list (if the extension is off, turn it on; if the current input tool is the last tool in the list, turn the extension off)

✓ ALT+SHIFT+R - Revert to the last input tool used (if none, turn off the extension)

✓ ALT+SHIFT+T Toggle the current input tool.

✓ SHIFT - Toggle between En/Cn state (Chinese input tools only)
✓ SHIFT+SPACE - Toggle the SBC/DBC mode (Chinese input tools only)
✓ CTRL+PERIOD - Toggle Chinese / European language punctuation (Chinese input tools only)


Limitations:

Due to security features of Google Chrome, the Google Input Tools extension will not assist with input in the address bar (omnibox), on the Chrome Web Store, or inside of other Chrome extensions. It does not currently assist with input inside of Flash applications.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at https://chrome.google.com/extensions/intl/en /gallery_tos.html
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Google Input Tools extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Input Tools extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Input Tools extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Input Tools extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Input Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Input Tools extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Input Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Input Tools extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Input Tools extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Input Tools extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Input Tools extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Input Tools extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Input Tools extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Input Tools extension file

Select and download the Google Input Tools extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Input Tools extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Input Tools extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Input Tools extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Input Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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