UnicodeInput

UnicodeInput

UnicodeInput is a free software that allows typing in Unicode characters and symbols. It works on Windows and provides an on-screen keyboard to select special characters.
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UnicodeInput: Free Typing for Unicode Characters & Symbols

A free software that allows typing in Unicode characters and symbols, compatible with Windows, featuring an on-screen keyboard for special character selection.

What is UnicodeInput?

UnicodeInput is a free, open source software application for Windows that enables typing in Unicode characters and symbols. It provides an on-screen keyboard that allows you to easily insert characters that are difficult or impossible to type on a standard keyboard.

Some of the key features of UnicodeInput include:

  • Supports over 100 different Unicode blocks including mathematical symbols, emojis, hieroglyphs, and more
  • Customizable on-screen keyboard with multiple layout options
  • User-created keyboard layouts can be saved and shared
  • Characters can be searched for by Unicode name or codepoint
  • Supports different font families and styles
  • Seamlessly types Unicode into any Windows application
  • Lightweight app with small disk and memory footprint

UnicodeInput removes the frustration of not being able to type the special characters you want. It's useful for mathematics, science, literature, foreign languages, chatting, documentation, and anywhere else you need precise Unicode character entry. As it requires no installation, UnicodeInput can run easily from a USB drive.

UnicodeInput Features

Features

  1. On-screen keyboard to input Unicode characters
  2. Supports Unicode standards up to version 13.0
  3. Works on Windows operating systems
  4. Provides buttons and menus for quick access to symbols
  5. Supports text prediction and auto-completion
  6. Allows customizing and adding keyboard layouts

Pricing

  • Free
  • Open Source

Pros

Free and open source

Simple and easy to use

Supports many languages and alphabets

Frequently updated with new Unicode versions

Lightweight and fast

Cons

Limited features compared to paid software

Setup can be tricky for some users

Lacks advanced typing features like macros

Limited customization options

Windows only


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