Adding text input methods

How to add non-Latin input methods based on pinyin example.

Set up IBus input method framework

Open a terminal and execute following commands:

sudo apt install ibus ibus-pinyin
ibus-daemon -drx
im-config -n ibus

Add Pinyin input

• Go to Menu – Preferences – IBus preferences
• Under Input Method tab:
  • Click Add
  • Select Chinese – Pinyin
• Apply and close.
• Reboot system

Now you should be able to select your preferred input method that will be available in the dyno software and system-wide.