How to Download and Install Unikey on Windows 11/10/8/7 for Typing Vietnamese

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How to Download the Latest Unikey Version, Install Unikey on PC for Typing Vietnamese

I. How to Install Unikey on Windows 11/10

II. Installing Unikey on Windows 8/8.1

III. Installing Unikey on Windows 7, XP Computers

IV. Using Unikey to type Vietnamese on your computer

Unikey is an indispensable tool for regular computer users, so installing Unikey on PC or Laptop is extremely important. This software not only helps you type Vietnamese easily but also supports effective text editing when using famous Word, Excel, or other web browsers.

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

Article Table of Contents:
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

For those using a PC or Laptop with Win11/10, you can follow these steps to install Unikey
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

If you are using Windows 8/8.1 and don't know how to install Unikey on your computer, you can refer to the guide below and follow the specific steps provided by Mytour.
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.

- Select Run to execute the program.

- Unikey will be launched and display the interface for you to use.

Step 3: Configure Unikey to start with your computer.

- After installing Unikey successfully, open Unikey, right-click on the Unikey icon at the bottom right corner of the screen => Choose Control Panel, (Control Panel as shown in the image above). => Click Expand => Check 'Start with windows' in the 'System' box.

III. Installing Unikey on Windows 7, XP Computers

For the Unikey 4.0 RC 2 version, which is currently favored by many due to its stability. If you intend to install Unikey 4.0 RC2 on Win 7 and XP, you can further refer to the guide below.
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

- To type Vietnamese on your computer using Unikey, you need to launch (run) the software. When you do, the software will display a small icon in the system tray.
+ 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.

- To use Unikey for typing Vietnamese on your computer, launch the software and set it in the Encoding section (usually choose Unicode) and Input Method (Telex - corresponding to the encoding), then click Close to start typing Vietnamese.

Tips: How to type Vietnamese with accents in Telex input method

When typing these characters on the keyboard, the text editor will automatically convert

- aa: â

- oo: ô

- ee: ê

- dd: đ

- ow: ơ

- w or uw: ư

- s: acute accent

- f: grave accent

- r: hook above

- x: tilde

- j: dot below

- z: delete the previously typed accent ( tải = tai; delete the question mark)

Additionally, you can refer to how to type Vietnamese with accents in VNI style:

a8 : ă
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.

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