InputPanel::InputMethodCollection Class
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Provides access to all input method software installed on a Pocket PC. This class cannot be inherited.
Namespace: Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms
Assembly: Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms (in Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.dll)
This collection accesses the methods for text and character entry in the soft input panel (SIP) on a Pocket PC. Common input methods include:
Keyboard
Tap characters on the SIP keyboard or on a hardware keyboard attachment.
Letter Recognizer
Draw letters and numbers in the SIP. When the user pauses, the writing is automatically converted to typed text and displayed at the insertion point.
Block Recognizer
Draw predetermined strokes in the SIP that render as specific characters. This input method is similar to graffiti emulation.
Other input methods can be installed to support languages such as Japanese and Russian. When a new input method is installed on the device, it is included in the input method collection.
Use the InputMethods property to get an InputPanel::InputMethodCollection.
The following code example enumerates InputPanel::InputMethodCollection and lists the available input methods in a list box. When a user selects an input method, the CurrentInputMethod property is set to that input method. The Enabled property for the input panel is set to true so that the keyboard and other input areas are displayed for the user.
Windows CE, Windows Mobile for Smartphone, Windows Mobile for Pocket PC
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