How to type Malayalam in Ubuntu?

Question

Is it possible to type Malayalam language in Ubuntu? If yes, what should I do to type Malayalam in Ubuntu?

Answer 1

1. Install ibus first.

   sudo apt-get install ibus
   

   or click this

2. Install the m17n library which holds the indic fonts (includes good old malayalam).

   sudo apt-get install ibus-m17n m17n-contrib
   

   or click this then this

3. Go to System ▸ Preferences ▸ Ibus preferences

4. Take the ‘input method’ tab.

5. From the drop down menu select an input method, choose malayalam ▸ swanalekha and then click on add.

6. Open up a text editor, hit ctrl+space to change the language and type away.