How to take the Pipplet test in non-latin alphabet languages?

The Pipplet test requires writing in a given language. That's why it is imperative that you have a keyboard allowing you to input in the language of the test.

For most of the languages, you can either equip yourself with a keyboard or get a sticker set. These stickers are easily found on the Internet for 3 or 4€.

For all languages on Google Chrome

You can install Google Input Tools. It’s an extension for your browser that will allow you to enter text in non-latin languages.

Depending on the language, several options are available:

Transliteration (icon depicting a letter from the language)
Just enter words as they are pronounced and the tool will ask you to choose from a list of corresponding words.

Virtual Keyboard (keyboard icon)
Your keyboard will correspond to the language in question keyboard. We recommend this option if you’re already familiar with the language keyboard and can type without looking at your physical keyboard.

Handwriting (pencil icon)
You can draw symbols on your touchpad, and the system will transform it into the written characters. This option is not recommended, as it’s very time-consuming.

Activate it and you will be ready to take the Pipplet test!

Find your language down below

Arabic

The following options are available:
You can equip yourself with an Arabic keyboard or get a sticker set with Arabic symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (transliteration or Arabic keyboard).

Mandarin Chinese

You need to add Chinese to your keyboard and then type using Pinyin IME or Wubi IME. Your computer will suggest the corresponding ideograms. It's possible to use an AZERTY or a QWERTY keyboard.
Read more: How to install a Chinese keyboard on my computer?

Greek

The following options are available:
You can equip yourself with a Greek keyboard or get a sticker set with Greek symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (transliteration, Greek keyboard or handwriting).

Hebrew

The following options are available:
Equip yourself with a Hebrew keyboard or get a sticker set with Hebrew symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (transliteration or Hebrew keyboard).

Hindi

The following options are available:
Equip yourself with a Hindi keyboard or get a sticker set with Hindi symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (transliteration, Devanagari Phonetic keyboard, handwriting).

Japanese

The following options are available:
You can install the Japanese keyboard suggested by Google on your computer. You will be able to write in phonetics by using the latin characters and your computer will suggest conversions in Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. You can use it on a QWERTY or an AZERTY keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (Japanese Phonetic keyboard, handwriting).

Korean

The following options are available:
Equip yourself with a Korean keyboard or get a sticker set with Korean symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an option of your choice (Korean keyboard or handwriting).

Russian

The following options are available:
Equip yourself with a cyrillic keyboard or get a sticker set with cyrillic symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an input method of your choice (transliteration, Russian keyboard or handwriting).

Thai

The following options are available:
Equip yourself with a Thai keyboard or get a sticker set with Thai symbols for your keyboard.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an input method of your choice (Thai keyboard or handwriting).

Vietnamese

The following options are available:
You need to add Vietnamese to your keyboard and then type using Telex or Vni method. Your computer will suggest the corresponding accents.
On Google Chrome, you can install Google Input Tools and add an input method of your choice (IME input method, Vietnamese keyboard or handwriting).

For all languages on Firefox

On Windows

Go to the Windows Settings.
Select "Time & Language", then "Language".
Add a new language to include the non-Latin keyboard you intend to use.

Activating the non-Latin keyboard:

Once the language is added, click on "Options" next to that language.
Under the "Keyboards" section, add the specific keyboard you intend to use.

Using the keyboard in Firefox:

After adding the non-Latin keyboard to the operating system, you should be able to select it within Firefox.
Right-click in any text field, then select "Languages", and select the non-Latin keyboard.


On Mac

Adding a language to the operating system:

Go to "System Preferences".
Select "Keyboard" and choose the "Input Sources" tab.
Click the "+" button to add a new language then select the non-Latin keyboard.

Activating the non-Latin keyboard:

After adding the language, make sure the non-Latin keyboard is enabled. You can verify this from the menu bar, where you should see a language indicator.

Using the keyboard in Firefox:

With Firefox, the keyboard you have selected in the system preferences will automatically be used for typing.



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Updated on: 02/12/2024