[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.