[websites/linux-kde-org] content/docs: cjkv-input: reflect that Fcitx 5 is preinstalled now

Nate Graham <[email protected]>
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Git commit 58615e8f64287258a04ff5a72f67a9b018d4fcdc by Nate Graham.
Committed on 06/08/2026 at 23:15.
Pushed by ngraham into branch 'master'.

cjkv-input: reflect that Fcitx 5 is preinstalled now

Depends on
https://invent.kde.org/kde-linux/kde-linux/-/merge_requests/594 being
merged first.

M  +11   -14   content/docs/cjkv-input.md

https://invent.kde.org/websites/linux-kde-org/-/commit/58615e8f64287258a04ff5a72f67a9b018d4fcdc

diff --git a/content/docs/cjkv-input.md b/content/docs/cjkv-input.md
index aa78e8e..36b85b1 100644
--- a/content/docs/cjkv-input.md
+++ b/content/docs/cjkv-input.md
@@ -8,19 +8,9 @@ scssFiles: [/scss/main.scss]
 hideMeta: true
 ---
 
-Typing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese requires the use of an “input method” that translates physical key-presses into the right characters on the screen. This page describes how to set up the popular “Fcitx 5” input method and use it.
+Typing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese requires the use of an “input method” that translates physical key-presses into the right characters on the screen.
 
-
-## Installation
-First, <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5">install Fcitx 5 using *Discover*</a>.
-
-While on that the page for Fcitx5 in *Discover*, Click the *Add-Ons* button in the toolbar, and install the required add-on for the language you want to use. For example:
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.ChineseAddons">Chinese (Pinyin, Wubi, and others)</a>
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.Chewing">Chinese (Zhuyin)</a>
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.McBopomofo">Chinese (Bopomofo)</a>
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.Mozc">Japanese</a>
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.Hangul">Korean</a>
-- <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5.Addon.Unikey">Vietnamese</a>
+In KDE Linux, the popular “Fcitx 5” input method is pre-installed. Here’s how to set it up and use it:
 
 
 ## Configuration
@@ -38,12 +28,19 @@ In the window that appears, select the input method plug-in for the desired lang
 If you are prompted to change your system layout to match the input method, click *Yes*.
 
 
-## Use
-Type as expected.
+## Use 
+Type as you normally would; completions will appear near the text you’re typing.
 
 To type Latin characters instead of using the input method and, press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Space</kbd> while a text field is focused, or click the symbol for the active input method in the *System Tray*. Do the same thing a second time to return to using the input method.
 
 
+## Extending it in the future
+Basic support for CJKV input is pre-installed. If you require additional support:
+1. Visit <a href="appstream://org.fcitx.Fcitx5">the page for Fcitx 5 in *Discover*</a>.
+2. Click *Add-ons* in the toolbar.
+3. Install whatever add-on are required for the language you want to use.
+
+
 ## Fixing compatibility issues
 Fcitx 5 works with almost all applications. However, manual steps may be needed to make it work with older software using the XWayland compatibility layer, such as Steam, Krita, and JetBrains IDEs.
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