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Input Method Editor

An Input Method Editor (IME) is a program that provides a specialized user interface for text input.

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Input method editors are used in many situations:

  • To enter Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text using a Latin keyboard.
  • To enter Latin text using a numeric keypad.
  • To enter text on a touch screen using handwriting recognition.

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Updated on April 20, 2024 by Datarist.