Toneless Input
Applicable IME: Microsoft New Phonetic IME.
When Toneless input function is enabled, press the space key to input continuously without typing any tone mark. Microsoft New Phonetic IME will select the correct phrase automatically.
Approach:
- Switch to Microsoft New Phonetic IME first
- Click the Tool menu on the Language Bar
- Select Properties
- Select Advanced
- Select Toneless in Fine tuning options for your personal typing behavior
- Check the desired option. The default is OFF.
Difference between Toneless key and Toneless input
Toneless function features that users does't need to input any tone mark; while Toneless key function features that tone marks are still effective, and it is only used when a user is not sure which tone mark should be used.