Google Input Tools

Input Tools lets you type in the language of your choice.

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Google Input Tools: Type in Any Language

Google Input Tools is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily type in over 90 different languages, with virtual keyboards, IMEs, and handwriting input. It provides a convenient way to switch between languages and input methods, making it easier to communicate in multiple languages online.

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By: cloud-input-team

Users: 3,000,000+

Rating: 3.99

(5,374)

Version: 11.0.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-19)

Creation date: 2019-12-22

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

offscreen
tabs
storage
scripting

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 751.62K

Email: cl*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 201 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#7 in Tools ▼ 1

#1 in input keyword 38

#17 in tools keyword 78 ▲ 4

#20 in typing keyword 56 ▲ 1

#26 in google keyword 99

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Extension summary

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By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/.

Switch to typing in a different language with the click of the mouse, and switch back just as easily. The Google Input Tools extension provides virtual keyboards for over 90 languages, full IMEs or direct transliteration for over 30 different scripts, and handwriting input for over 40 languages.

What's New?

✓ Upgrade to Chrome Manifest V3. ✓ Fixes an issue where the extension wouldn't work on sites like Facebook, Twitter, or WhatsApp. ✓ Fixes issue which extension can't change input tools on docs/sheet/slide etc.

Usage Instructions:

When you first install the extension, click on the extension icon, then select "Extension Options" in the pop-up menu. A new tab will appear where you can select your preferred languages or input methods. The keyboards, IMEs or handwriting input you add to 'Selected input tools' can be enabled at any time from the extension itself. You can always return to this options page to add, remove, or change the order of your input tools.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Convenient and easy to use
Helps users to type in preferred languages without issues
User-friendly interface
Support for multiple languages
Highly praised by users for its functionality

Cons

Recent changes in input methods, especially for Cantonese, are unpopular
Lacks support for certain languages like Santali (Ol Chiki)
Does not work with Skype online
Difficulty in locating offline usage options
Some users express frustration over recent updates

Most mentioned

Issues with Cantonese input method changes
Lack of Santali (Ol Chiki) support
General ease of use and functionality
Non-functionality with certain platforms like Skype
Desire for additional language options

User reviews

The recent changes in syllable symbols of the Cantonese input method is a nightmare to current users. It is beginning to follow the system of JyutPing (e.g. "Juen" becomes "Jyun"), which a lot of users don't prefer due to its differences to conventional pronunciation of a word. More importantly, there is already a separate input method for JyutPing, so there is really no point to change the Cantonese one. I beg the people behind to stop and revert the changes, thank you.