There are no new spellcheckers or language keyboards. High Sierra adds some new language features to what is available in Sierra: One new system localization (Hindi), and 2 new English translation dictionaries (Russian and Portuguese). For info on OS 9, ask for the page on OS X 10.4, which was the last to support running that. Email me if you would like to see a similar text for an earlier version of MacOS/OS X. These comments are based on MacOS 10.13, first issued 9/25/17. The place to ask for new language features and bug fixes is the feedback channel. In addition, readers may find it useful to consult my blog, where I try to post info on current developments in this area.īasic Apple documentation for MacOS can be found in the Help menu of the Finder if you put 'languages' in the Question box.Īpple sponsors general user-to-user Support Communities in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. Comments and additions from readers are most welcome. This document explains these capabilities and provides various resources to help users exploit them to the maximum degree possible. One of the best-kept secrets about Apple's devices is the built-in support theycontain for reading and writing languages beyond English, including onesthat use non-Latin scripts and characters. Unleash Your Multilingual MacHow to Read/Write Languages Other Than English on your Mac and Other Apple Devices by Tom Gewecke (tom at bluesky dot org)

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