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The '''Q9 input method''' ({{zh|九方輸入法}}), invented by Qcode Information Technology Ltd. of Hong Kong, is an [[Chinese input methods for computers|input method]] that uses only the number keys on a [[numeric keypad]] to input Chinese characters into a digital device. It is considered an easy method to use even though it is a "structural" input method. (Most "structural" methods are considered difficult.) It is theused standardon input method forsome [[mobile phones]] in [[Hong Kong]]. It provides an alternative to [[Cangjie input method]] as well, as this utilizes the numeric keypad on personal computers.

However, besides its use for cell phones, the use of this input method on personal computers is limited, due to its proprietary nature and that personal computers do not have Q9 input method pre-installed. Since the speed of the input method relies upon using numeric keypad on PCs, this method is impractical for use on most laptops.

Q9 input method is available as a [[List of FEP software for Symbian S60 3rd Edition|FEP]] on [[Symbian S60]] 3rd Edition [[Cellphone|mobile devices]].

==Basic usage==

The 9 positions of the number pad are shown with 9 Chinese characters and 9 stroke shapes; the first 5 of these stroke shapes are the same as in the [[Wubihua method]], and the others are more elaborate shapes generated according to context (see below). At any time you may choose either a character or a stroke shape from any one of the 9 squares (with mobile phones press 0 to switch between character and stroke shape; with pointing devices you can