GB18030 Code Input Method

This method uses the GB18030 code defined by the Chinese Internal Code Specification. It includes all of the Chinese characters and symbols in GB2312-80, and other CJK Chinese characters in GB 18030. Each Chinese character or symbol is identified by a four or eight hexadecimal digital internal code defined in the Chinese Internal Code Specification.

Typing GB18030 Code Text

This section contains instructions on how to use the GB18030 codes to type Chinese characters and symbols.

1. In a new Terminal, turn Chinese input conversion on by pressing Control-spacebar.

2. Click the Input method selection button on the auxiliary window and select GB18030 input method.

   The status area shows that GB18030 code input mode is on.

   

3. For example: To input Chinese GB18030 character with code 0xb0a1, press the first three of the four keys that represent the character to display (in this example, b0a).

   The key remains visible in the preedit area.

   

4. Type the fourth key.

   The character automatically replaces the preedit area.

   

5. For example: To input Chinese GB18030 character with code 0x82358538, press the first three of the four keys that represent the character to display (in this example, 8235853).

   The key remains visible in the preedit area.

   

6. Type the last key. The character is automatically commited to the window.