If you're just getting started with Chinese, we recommend:
Most computers at MHC have all of the following input methods:
(Note: Google Pinyin doesn't come with Windows, see Additional Links at right for instructions to download and install it.)
Whether you're using Windows or Mac, you will follow these three basic steps to get started:
See the Windows and Mac boxes below for details about how to do this on each system.
First, activate the keyboards or input methods that you want through the Control Panel:
Next, turn on the Language Bar:
Use the Language Bar to select which language you want to type in:
When using another keyboard layout, open the On-Screen Keyboard to see what characters are associated with each key:
Need help? Contact the LRC, or check out the links below for more detailed, step-by-step instructions.
First, activate the keyboards or input methods you want:
To use these keyboards:
Need help? Contact the LRC, or check out the links below for more detailed, step-by-step instructions.