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How can I type Malayalam in Ubuntu 16.04? I tried installing swanalekha using sudo apt-get install ibus-m17n m17n-contrib. I don't see an option for swanalekha in text entry.

muru
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shafeeque
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  • You need to make sure that _IBus_ is the selected input method in _System Settings -> Language Support_. You also need to relogin before the `ibus-m17n` entries are available in _Text Entry_. – Gunnar Hjalmarsson Jun 10 '16 at 16:11

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First you need to install Malayalam language packs. To do that, go to System settings --> Language support --> Install / Remove Languages ...

Search for Malayalam and check the related box ☑

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Then click on Apply. (NOTE : You need to have a working Internet connection for downloading related packages.)

After installing the language, go to System Settings-->"Text Entry" and click on + and search for related input methods.

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And click on Add. After adding , press Super (Win) + Space to switch between installed input methods. You can type in Malayalam when input method is set to Malayalam ( Ml on right top of your screen )

Severus Tux
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  • The poster above me missed out on a small detail that catches a lot of folks. iBus. Here's the article I just found on making this work. I can't take credit for it, the author who wrote it is great... https://swanalekha.smc.org.in/#linux – Frankicide Dec 22 '18 at 02:11