This guide is always evolving. Suggestions for software or resources to link to are welcome.
Software for Macs
Software for PCs
Setting Up Foreign Language Keyboards
The Microsoft Office suite does not support Swahili spell check. However the Open Office applications do support Swahili, and you can use web-based Swahili spell checkers, such as the one offered by Tiaan.com.
Gmail also does not support Swahili spell check, nor do other Google applications. However, most browsers offer Swahili as a default language option.
To change your browser language:
Firefox: In the Preferences window go to the Content tab and set the Language.
Chrome: Settings -> Advanced settings -> Languages
The Microsoft Office suite does not support Swahili spell check. However the Open Office applications do support Swahili, and you can use web-based Swahili spell checkers, such as the one offered by Tiaan.com.
Gmail also does not support Swahili spell check, nor do other Google applications. However, most browsers offer Swahili as a default language option.
To change your browser language:
Firefox: In the Options window go to the Content tab and set the Language.
Chrome: Settings -> Advanced settings -> Languages
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