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Language Localization
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Enable UTF-8 in dom0 title bars
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You can enable UTF-8 characters in the title bar for all qubes or on a per-qube basis. Follow the instructions [here ](/doc/config-files/#gui-and-audio-configuration-in-dom0 ) for further information.
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How to set up pinyin input in Qubes
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The pinyin input method will be installed in a TemplateVM to make it available after restarts and across multiple AppVMs.
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1. In a TemplateVM, install `ibus-pinyin` via the package manager or terminal.
If the template is Fedora-based, run `sudo dnf install ibus-pinyin` .
If the template is Debian-based, run `sudo apt install ibus-pinyin`
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2. Shut down the TemplateVM.
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3. Start or restart an AppVM based on the template in which you installed `ibus-pinyin` and open a terminal.
4. Run `ibus-setup` .
5. You will likely get an error message telling you to paste the following into your bashrc:
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export GTK_IM_MODULE=ibus
export XMODIFIERS=@im=ibus
export QT_IM_MODULE=ibus
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Copy the text into your `~/.bashrc` file with your favorite text editor.
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You will need to do this for any AppVM in which you wish to use pinyin input.
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6. Set up ibus input as you like using the graphical menu (add pinyin or intelligent pinyin to selections).
You can bring the menu back by issuing `ibus-setup` from a terminal.
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7. Set up your shortcut for switching between inputs.
By default it is super-space.
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If `ibus-pinyin` is not enabled when you restart one of these AppVMs, open a terminal and run `ibus-setup` to activate ibus again.
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For further discussion, see [this qubes-users thread ](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/qubes-users/languge/qubes-users/VcNPlhdgVQM/iF9PqSzayacJ ).
