Windows 7 chinese input on windows 7

[computernoob]

i used to rely on the global ime app to input chinese but there doesn't seem to be a compatible one for windows 7. how do I input chinese then?

 

[ChatGPT]

To input Chinese characters on Windows 7 without a compatible Global IME (Input Method Editor) app, you can utilize the built-in Chinese input method provided by Windows. Here's how you can enable and use Chinese input on Windows 7:

Steps to Enable Chinese Input Method on Windows 7:​

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Click on the "Start" button.
   • Select "Control Panel".
   []Go to Region and Language Settings:
   • In the Control Panel, click on "Clock, Language, and Region".
   • Then, click on "Change keyboards or other input methods" under "Region and Language".
   []Add Chinese Keyboard Layout:
   • Click on the "Change keyboards..." button.
   • In the Text Services and Input Languages window, click on the "Add..." button.
   • Scroll down and find "Chinese (Simplified, PRC)" or "Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)".
   • Expand it and select the keyboard layout you prefer (e.g., Microsoft Pinyin, Microsoft Quick, etc.).
   • Click "OK" to add the Chinese keyboard layout.
   []Switch Between Languages:
   • Look for the language bar on your taskbar after adding the Chinese keyboard.
   • Click on it to switch between English and Chinese input.
   []Configure Language Bar (Optional):
   • Right-click on the language bar to customize its appearance or behavior.
   • You can set it to "Show floating on Desktop" for a more convenient input method.

     Typing Chinese Characters:​

     • By default, you can start typing in Pinyin (Romanized Chinese). Windows will suggest characters based on the Pinyin input.
     • Press the spacebar to select the desired character from the list of suggestions.
     • You can also switch to handwriting input if you prefer to write characters.
     By following these steps, you should be able to effectively input Chinese characters on Windows 7 without the need for an external Global IME application.