Google Input Tools : Chrome Extension

Note: I originally wrote this post way back in 2012. While the Google Input Tools extension is still around, some of the interfaces, screenshots, and exact features might have changed. Keep that in mind as you read through! Have you ever needed to quickly type something in your native language, but didn't want the hassle of installing a full OS-level keyboard? That's where the Google Input Tools Chrome extension comes in. It lets you type in your preferred language directly into any text box on almost any website. You get transliteration, virtual keyboards, and IMEs all packaged into your browser. It supports every transliteration method from the Google Transliteration Service and over 90 keyboard layouts from Google Virtual Keyboard. How To Get Started First things first, grab the extension from the Chrome Web Store. When you install it for the first time, it'll ask you to pick your input methods. Just click the extension icon and select "Extension Options" from the pop-up. A new tab opens up where you can pick exactly what you need. Don't worry if you miss something—you can always come back to this page to add, remove, or rearrange your tools. For example, here's a screenshot showing how I added Marathi to my input tools.