installing another language fonts in Lubuntu - Ask Ubuntu


i want type in language(nepalese specific) in abiword or libre office in lubuntu. new linux hoping

note: these screenshots outdated , need updated. don't have lubuntu , can't access it. if take updated screenshots , edit them post, appreciated. until (if happens), screenshots stay 10.04 ones.

adding keyboard language

  1. navigate systempreferenceskeyboard. screenshot
  2. in keyboard preferences dialog, select layouts tab, , click add. screenshot2
  3. you can select country , choose language , keyboard variant. note countries, such united states, may show several languages. once you’ve made selection, can preview on sample keyboard displayed below menu. screenshot3 alternately, on second tab, select language , choose variant. click add when you’ve made selection. screenshot4
  4. now you’ll notice there 2 languages listed in keyboard preferences, , they’re both ready use immediately. can add more if wish, or close dialog. screenshot5

switching between languages

manually

  1. when have multiple input languages installed, you’ll notice new icon in system tray on top right. show abbreviation of country and/or language name selected. click icon change language. screenshot6
  2. right-click dialog view available languages (listed under groups), open keyboard preferences dialog again, or show current layout. screenshot7
  3. if select show current layout you’ll see window keyboard preview saw when setting keyboard layout. can print layout preview out remember layout if wish. screenshot8

shortcuts

  1. by default, can switch input languages in ubuntu keyboard pressing both alt keys together. many users used default alt + switch combination switch input languages in windows, , can add in ubuntu. open keyboard preferences dialog, select layout tab, , click options. screenshot9
  2. click plus sign beside key(s) change layout, , select alt+shift. click close, , can use familiar shortcut switch input languages. screenshot10

extra option - led indicator

if keyboard supports led indicators, can add feature notify when you're using different input method.

the layout options dialog offers many more neat keyboard shortcuts , options. 1 neat option option use keyboard led show when we’re using alternate keyboard layout. selected scrolllock light since it’s hardly used today, , lights when we’re using our other input language. screenshot11

credits

all credit goes howtogeek


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