In the NeiMa input method, you use a four-digit or an eight-digit hexadecimal internal code to enter Chinese characters or symbols. You can use the following input methods in the Traditional Chinese locales.
EUC_TW NeiMa input method in the zh_TW.EUC locale
BIG5 NeiMa input method in the zh_TW.BIG5 locale
BIG5+HKSCS input method in the zh_HK.BIG5HK locale
This section contains instructions on how to use the BIG5 internal codes to input Chinese characters and symbols.
Select the input method.
Follow the steps in the procedure How to Select an Input Method to select the input mode.
BIG5 NeiMa code input method appears in the status area.
Type the first three keys of a four-key sequence that represent a character. In this example, type the b96 keys of the sequence b968.
Type the fourth key. In this example, type the 8 key.
The character is automatically committed in the preedit area.