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An '''input method''' (or '''input method editor''', commonly abbreviated '''IME''') is an component or program that enables users to generate characters not natively available on their by using sequences of characters (or mouse operations) that are available to them. Using an input method is usually necessary for languages that have more characters than there are keys on the keyboard.
For instance, on the computer, this allows the user of to input , , and characters. On hand-held devices, it enables the user to type on the to enter Latin alphabet characters (or any other alphabet characters) or touch a screen display to input text. On some operating systems, an input method is also used to define the behaviour of the .
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