This article helps with using Microsoft Simplified Chinese Method Editor (IME) for both Punyin and Wubi including IME settings, features, and keyboard shortcuts.

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Choose the Simplified Chinese language you want to use from the list, and then select Next. Review any language features you want to set up or install, and select Install.

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In the Ruby Text box, enter the phonetic guides that you want to apply to the selected text. Under Alignment, on the pop-up menu, click the distribution option that you want, and check the preview pane to see how the alignment will look in your document. Note: Character formatting that is applied to text does not affect phonetic guides.

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Search for the language you'd like to install, then select Next. Select Next or install any optional language features you'd like to use. These features, including speech recognition, aren't required for voice typing to work. To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: