On Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:12:53 +0800 Nicholas <[email protected]> dijo:
> How can I add unicode characters for OpenOffice.org via keyboard on Kubuntu? > > Problem is that there are several common codes that can be used as I go > to different PC. There are various ways to do this on a Linux system. Here is a link to a site that is designed for linguists who need to use special characters: http://www.ipa4linguists.pbwiki.com While it is aimed at linguists, the methods and principles are applicable to any special character that you need. Just click on the penguin on the main page to get the Linux specific instructions. Another option is to install Compose Character, an OOo extension. You can get it from openoffice.org. I don't like it much because you cannot customize it. But if it has all the characters you need, it may be perfect for you. Of all the methods, the one I use is to insert the character by Unicode number. The Linux system-wide way to do this is Ctrl-Shift-u, then type the Unicode number for the character, followed by a space. For example, if I need a schwa I do Ctrl-Shift-u, type 1DD, and hit the space bar. To find the Unicode number for a character go to Insert > Special Character and browse through all the characters until you find the one you need. In addition to allowing you to insert the character in your document, OOo will display the Unicode number for the character. Just note the Unicode number for the character and next time you won't have to bother with Insert > Special Character. And since my memory cells are overloaded with linguistics stuff these days, I made myself a little cheat list and taped it to the side of my keyboard. The ipa4linguists site above offers some additional methods. Browse around the site and pick the method that fits your needs best. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
