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fcitx is an input method framework for the X Window System that runs on Linux and Unix systems like FreeBSD.

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Compose key with FCITX

I'm using Arch+KDE Plasma. In the Plasma settings, I added the Compose-key to right-control. Didn't change any other settings. I recently installed FCITX (with the French AZERTY and the Japanese MOZC keyboards). Since then, my right-control key…
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fcitx fails to start to use

I have installed fcitx to input Chinese method in my ubuntu 16.04 but it fails to start. panda:~$ (WARN-25191 /build/fcitx-PSoVA1/fcitx-4.2.9.1/src/lib/fcitx-config/fcitx-config.c:172) missing value: Name (INFO-25191…
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Unable to change input methods in fcitx

I have installed several fcitx chinese input methods but I am unable to switch input methods. This is the output I copied from the terminal after executing: fcitx-diagnose # System Info: 1. `uname -a`: Linux austin-elementary…
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How to make Dead Keys(Compose) Work with Window Managers?

My Window Manager/Desktop Environment has some applications where the dead keys (e.g.`, ~, ö) are not working by default, when I press then, they sometimes doesn't show at all on key press, sometimes they don't have the expected behavior('`'+ 'e'=…
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Input method for sumerian cuneiform?

I've recently become interested in learning Sumerian cuneiform. I see there is at least some support in Unicode, and there are fonts in Linux that support the glyphs too, so the question is: is there any support in any input method? I have looked…
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Debian 10 fcitx not starting on startup

I was trying to add another language on debian 10 with KDE and I got this I searched the net and found one solution, if I run dbus-launch fcitx I can use the Input Methodtab. To make this start on boot, I found that I need to add exec…
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How to add Korean as the 2nd IME to elemetaryOS Juno with Japanese IME?

I want to add a Korean input method on an elementary OS Juno system which currently running fcitx-mozc with a US-101 keyboard. Because of some business restrictions, I cannot freely sacrifice Mozc only for a Korean IME or switch from fcitx to…
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Fcitx "Extra key for trigger input method" changes back to default after restart

Using Ubuntu 15.11. Configuring input using the 'Input Method Configuration' screen. Whenever I change "Extra key for trigger input method" it works for only that session. Once I restart the computer it goes back to the default value of "SHIFT Both"…
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Can I type Korean using fcitx under Linux mint 17.2 Cinnamon?

Can I type Korean using Linux mint 17.2 Cinnamon using fcitx? I have check several post, which told me that I can use iBus to type Korean. But I am using fcitx to type other Language like Chinese. If I change my type method to iBus, I cannot type…
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Strange fcitx-mozc behavior with ArchLinux

I use ArchLinux and I have problems with Japanese IME. When I write by Japanese IME, a character can't be in text area with Skype, Android Studio, etc. (maybe those aren't gtk and qt apps) It works for Chromium, gnome-terminal, though. Do you have…
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can't input chinese character when creating folder in debian 11

I have switched to the Pinyin input method,then to create new folder. Environment: debian@debian:~$ uname -a Linux debian 5.10.0-8-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 5.10.46-4 (2021-08-03) x86_64 GNU/Linux debian@debian:~$ dpkg -s lxde Package: lxde Status:…
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setxkbmap doesn't stay and resets everytime after using Fcitx

I just got this problem after manually updating my Laptop to Linux Mint 20. Before this I used Ibus together with Eurkey without any problem. After the update I realized they both didn't work anymore. So I removed ibus and tried Fcitx. Got it to…
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fctix how to export user thesaurus?

I have used fcitx for a long time, recently I moved to a new computer, and I want to export my input habit from old computer to new computer, I did not find a way to export, anyone know how to do it? Thank you!
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Is there a way to scroll to the previous input method in fcitx?

In fcitx one can set shortcut to scroll to the next input method (e.g. Ctrl + Shift). However, sometimes I need to switch constantly between two adjacent input methods (e.g. Chinese and Japanese), while I have multiple input methods. In Windows and…
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Fcitx doesn't work with Viber in Arch Linux

My computer runs Arch Linux and I use fcitx to write my native language. I have installed fictx, fcitx-unikey, fcitx-im, fcitx-configtool, and it works well with any software I have here except Viber. It seems that Fcitx doesn't recognize Viber…
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