Tamil Typing - Configuring the language settings

Configuring language settings for Tamil typing on your computer involves setting the input language, keyboard layout, and regional preferences to enable the use of Tamil. The exact steps can vary based on your operating system, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. Here are general guidelines for configuring Tamil language settings:

On Windows:

Set the Input Language:

Open the "Settings" app by pressing the "Windows" key and clicking on the gear icon.

In the Settings window, select "Time & Language."

Click on "Language" in the left sidebar.

Under the "Preferred languages" section, click "Add a language."

Search for "Tamil" and add it to your preferred languages.

Configure Tamil Keyboard Layout:

After adding Tamil as a preferred language, click on it.

Under the Tamil language settings, click "Options."

Under "Keyboards," add a Tamil keyboard layout (e.g., Tamil 99, InScript, or other preferred layout).

You can set the layout you added as the default.

Change Language Preferences:

Go back to the "Language" section in the Settings app.

Click "Administrative language settings" under "Related settings."

Set Tamil as the display language for non-Unicode programs.

Switch Between Languages:

You can now switch between languages and keyboard layouts using the language bar in the system tray or by pressing the "Windows" key + spacebar.

On macOS:

Set the Input Language:

Click on the Apple menu, and select "System Preferences."

Choose "Keyboard," and go to the "Input Sources" tab.

Click the "+" button to add a new input source.

Search for "Tamil" and add a Tamil input source.

Configure Tamil Keyboard Layout:

Select your preferred Tamil input source (e.g., Tamil - Tamil99).

Ensure the "Show Input menu in the menu bar" option is checked.

Switch Between Languages:

You can switch between languages and keyboard layouts from the menu bar by clicking the flag icon and selecting the desired input source.

On Linux (Ubuntu-based systems):

Set the Input Language:

Open the "Settings" application.

Navigate to "Region & Language" or a similar section.

Click "Manage Installed Languages."

In the Language Support window, click "Install / Remove Languages."

Search for "Tamil" and select it for installation.

Configure Tamil Keyboard Layout:

In the "Region & Language" settings, add a new input source.

Search for "Tamil" and select a Tamil keyboard layout (e.g., Tamil 99, InScript).

Set the layout as the default input source.

Switch Between Languages:

You can switch between languages and keyboard layouts using a keyboard shortcut (often Alt + Shift) or through the system menu.

The exact steps may vary depending on your specific operating system version and distribution. After configuring the language settings, you should be able to type in Tamil by switching to the Tamil input source and keyboard layout you've configured.