Google Input Tools

Google Input Tools

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

What is Google Input Tools?
Google Input Tools is a Chrome extension that provides various language input options. With just a click of the mouse, it lets you alternate between different languages. The extension provides virtual keyboards for over 90 languages, full Input Method Editors or direct transliteration for over 30 different scripts, and handwriting input for over 40 languages. It is equipped with keyboard shortcuts for easier use and has several new updates and features. However, it has some limitations due to Chrome's security features.
Stats
Users: 3,000,000+
Version: 10.2.0.4 (Last updated: 2023-09-21)
Creation date: 2019-12-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 931.84K
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Not available on Firefox
Google Input Tools for Edge
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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?

✓ 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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User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Essential and can't live without it
  • Helpful and quick
  • Allows for typing in the user's own language, enhancing convenience
Cons
  • Issues with keyboard layout changes, such as Y and Z being swapped
  • Problems when used with WhatsApp and vscode.dev
  • Does not always remember the last used language, causing unnecessary switching
Most mentioned
  • Issues with specific language layouts or input
  • Requests for the tool to work on additional platforms, like vscode.dev and WhatsApp Web
  • Utility in typing in multiple languages
Recent reviews
sangat membantu dan recomended

画像の中の外国語などを調べるのに便利です。This is a very useful app when I want to decipher unfamiliar language in a picture.
by orange dog orange dog, 2022-05-14

不知道怎么用,因为没有优先级别。
by ping xiaoxiao ping xiaoxiao, 2022-05-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Input Tools is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Google Input Tools if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Input Tools has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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