Compare Chrome extensions: Google Input Tools vs IE Tab

Stats Google Input Tools Google Input Tools IE Tab IE Tab
User count 3,000,000+ 6,000,000+
Average rating 4.01 4.32
Rating count 5,274 19,094
Last updated 2023-09-21 2024-04-19
Size 931.84K 950.27K
Version 10.2.0.4 17.4.18.1
Short description
Input Tools lets you type in the language of your choice. Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Full summary

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?

✓ Adds Hoocąk, Makah langauges. ✓ Updates some on screen keyboards.

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.

input tool, simply click on the extension icon, select the desired language tool in the pop-up menu, then click on any text box on the web page. To turn off an input tool, click on the extension icon and select the "Turn Off" option.

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IE Tab exactly emulates Internet Explorer, and enables you to load your web pages with different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11)

FULLY SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 AND AFTER INTERNET EXPLORER IS REMOVED IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Please note that IE Tab for Windows does require the use of a separate executable, ietabhelper.exe. You can read more about that in the FAQ below.

-- FEATURES --

  • Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab

  • Group Policy support for enterprise deployments

  • Securely use the old IE rendering engine

  • Edit Sharepoint documents instead of opening read-only

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