Typing Local Languages [ Eg: Tamil ] in Firefox
English is the common language for all operating system and programming languages. If end user wants to use the particular software or Operating System ,the product has to support Internationalisation [I18N] or localisation . Now a days all products are coming with those options. In this article , let us discuss about the how to type local languages in Linux like Ubuntu and firefox. First i am going to show how to type in “Tamil” language with firefox. Based on your comments we can discuss about typing in other languages.
Typing Tamil in Firefox Browser
1. You need “TamilVisai” [ old name was Tamilkey] addon for typing Tamil in firefox, so click the link given below , in that page select “Add to Firefox” button.
Click here to Install Tamil Visai Addon for Firefox
2. Now Another pop-up window will open , There u select “install” button . Installation will take one or two minutes [Based on your Internet Speed]
3. After installing TamilVisai Restart Your firefox.
4. If you want to type in tamil in any text box or text area , simply right click on your mouse and select Tamil vissai option or press Alt+F8 . based on your type wring method .you can choose any one of the type options , If you know Tamil typewriting then choose Tamill99 option , otherwise choose Anjal [Based on phonetics].
5. For Type in English Press F9
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