Unikey software has a lightweight size, consumes minimal resources, and supports almost all Windows versions. Therefore, many people perform Unikey installation methods on their PC to help you quickly convert character sets and fonts, perform Vietnamese typing, and convenient text editing with shortcut keys.
How to Download the Latest Unikey Version, Install Unikey on PC for Typing Vietnamese
I. How to Install Unikey on Windows 11/10.
II. Guide to Installing the Latest Version of Unikey on Windows 8/8.1.
III. How to Install Unikey on Windows 7, XP.
IV. Guide to Using Unikey for Typing Vietnamese on PC.
I. How to Install Unikey on Windows 11/10
Step 1: Access the link below to download Unikey 4.6 RC2 for Windows 11/10.
=> Download link for Unikey 4.6 RC2 64bit here.
=> Download link for Unikey 4.6 RC2 32bit here.
Step 2: Proceed to extract the Unikey Zip file you just downloaded.
- Open the extracted folder.
Step 3: Select Unikey installation package.
- Immediately, Unikey 4.6 RC2 will be launched and display the interface as shown below.
II. Installing Unikey on Windows 8/8.1
Step 1: First, download Unikey 4.3 RC5 using the link below.
=> Download Unikey 4.3 RC5 64bit here.
=> Download Unikey 4.3 RC5 32bit here.
Step 2: Open the folder where you saved the Unikey file you just downloaded, then click on the .exe file.
III. Installing Unikey on Windows 7, XP Computers
Step 1: Download Unikey 4.0 RC 2 (32bit) or Unikey 4.0 RC 2 (64bit) here
Step 2: Directly click on the Unikey 4.0 installation file => press 'Next'.
- Select I accept the agreement => click Next
Step 3: Click Browse... to change the installation directory and press Next. Alternatively, you can simply press Next if you don't want to make any changes.
- Click Install to proceed with the installation of Unikey 4.0 on your computer. At this point, the program will switch to installation mode and automatically extract and install files on your computer.
Step 4: Once the installation process is complete, you will receive a notification that the Unikey installation process is finished. To complete this process, press the 'Finish' button.
After pressing 'Finish', the Unikey interface will appear. This means you can now use Unikey normally, and the installation process has been successful.
IV. Using Unikey to type Vietnamese on your computer
+ Letter V: Indicates Vietnamese typing mode, allowing you to type Vietnamese.
+ Letter E: Indicates English typing mode, you cannot type Vietnamese.
- Note
- To switch between English and Vietnamese typing on Unikey:
- Use the key combination Ctrl + Shift or Alt + Z.
- Or click directly on the Unikey input method to switch between E and V.
Tips: How to type Vietnamese with accents in Telex input method
When typing these characters on the keyboard, the text editor will automatically convert
a6: â
d9: đ
e6: ê
o6: ô
o7: ơ
u7: ư
1: grave accent
2: acute accent
3: hook above
4: tilde
5: dot below
0: delete accent
With the Unikey installation method described above, you won't encounter any issues during usage because the software automatically customizes the configuration to fit your computer. Moreover, users can utilize the shortcut typing feature in Unikey to compose text more efficiently.
Previously, the well-known Vietnamese typing software was VietKey, however, due to lack of development, this software has become less popular compared to Unikey. Nevertheless, it does not mean that the software is ineffective. You can still download VietKey to use as a Vietnamese typing tool on your computer.