An input method to input symbols conveniently, mainly for STEM usage
Initially posted on https://sites.google.com/site/luweitest/notes/input-greek-and-mathematical-symbols
In order to input various symbols directly in text rather than using hypertext language as HTML or LaTeX, mainly for mathematical and physical use, I created this input method several years ago. Based on normal English keyboard, I added all Greek characters, and normal mathematical symbols. The layouts are as follow:
Right Alt or Ctrl+Alt pressed:
Right Alt or Ctrl+Alt pressed with Shift:
Caps pressed:
Caps pressed with Shift:
Ctrl pressed:
Ctrl pressed with Shift:
Right Alt = Ctrl+Alt. Use it mostly because it is less likely to conflict with other application hotkeys.
It is created by Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator, with which everyone can design his own keyboard layout. If you wish to modify mine, the source file is EnGrMa.klc; Download EnGrMa.7z installation package to use it directly.
It will be installed as an English language keyboard. Switch to it by normal ways as Ctrl+space, Ctrl+Shift, or clicking the language bar. The new installed input method will be listed as "English Greek Mathematical symbols" under Control panel → Regional and Language Options → Languages settings or Keyboard settings → Text Services and Input Languages. You can remove it and add it again under other language.
It is an input method only; to display all the symbols, fonts supporting Unicode should be present, e.g. Lucida Sans Unicode, Microsoft YaHei, etc. Additionally, font linking could combine more than one font. Test if your system can display these symbols: "π∂∇∫∮∯∧∩∈∋∌≡⊕≌→⇒⇁↑↕∝⊆≥∽≈⊥♀∘∞°∴" (blank squares would appear if no suitable fonts)