What computer program do I need for writing in Chinese characters?

Question

I would like to be able to write in chinese on my computer on programs like Word or on the messenger.

I want to download it free on the internet.

Answer 1

If you have Windows XP, then you don't need any special software, you can use the built-in Chinese IME (Input Method Editors) that come with Windows XP.

You may need your Windows XP installation disks handy (It may not be necessary if your computer came preinstalled with Windows XP).

For information on how to install it, take a look at this link:
http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/Language/asianlanguageinstallation_XP.html
or
http://www.chinese-tools.com/resources/windows-xp.html

Or for Windows 2000 professional:
http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/Language/asianlanguageinstallation_2000.html

Answer 2

Just Download The Language Font Thing..

Answer 3

there is a site : www.njstar.com and then on the home page you scroll down to NJStar Communicator 2.60 and download that. You can type in Simplfied Chinese, Traditional chinese, Korean and Japanese... hope its helpful. i find it useful

System Requirements:
15 MB hard disk;
64 MB memory;
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, 2003, ME or Windows XP.

P.S you might need to be pretty good at "pinyin"
Smile :) Take Care

Answer 4

If you do NOT have XP, you can install this;
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/recommended/ime/install.mspx
if you do NOT have office XP just select a language and continue, if you DO have office XP click the link at the bottom of the paragraph!

Answer 5

i asked a question about spanish and said i know small spanish. you told me that i used it wrong. just to let you know, i clearly stated i dont know much spanish. so obviously if i knew that grammar thing i would've used it. for the chinese thing- google doesn't work.