Umm

[Kenkaku musei]

:? how do you get hiragana letters and katakana letters to show when you type? is there special keybaord i need or is there a setting?

also cn you spell out a word or write out a sentance using bothe katakana and hiragana in the same sentance?

[PaulTB]

:? how do you get hiragana letters and katakana letters to show when you type?
http://www.declan-software.com/japanese_ime/

[Buddha Smoker]

Used to be able to get in from the Microsoft site too...If not then is a link available.

[David Hallgren]

Try this out for a simple alternative: http://www.davidhallgren.se/nihon/?StartWith=jsKanaEditor.asp

[PaulTB]

Used to be able to get in from the Microsoft site too...If not then there is a link.
I think you are thinking of the wrong 'there'. The URL I posted gives instructions on installing and using the right IME. It isn't a link to the IME itself (mostly because what IME you need and how to get it depend on the OS you have and whether you are using Microsoft Office or not).

[Buddha Smoker]

I think you are thinking of the wrong 'there'. The URL I posted gives instructions on installing and using the right IME. It isn't a link to the IME itself (mostly because what IME you need and how to get it depend on the OS you have and whether you are using Microsoft Office or not).

True, I just remember going to the Microsoft site before (on one of my computers a long time ago) but I use a Japanese computer now so I don't worry about it, honestly.

And you got me using the wrong there. I had planned to say something else but switched before I finished typing.....it happens when you're in a hurry. :wave: