Introduction of a "type mode" and an "unicode mode" of input

[Huxshathra Theudanaz]

This will be a novel feature. Let's fully utilize unicode.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2016 at 3:13 PM, Huxshathra Theudanaz <huxshathra at gmail.com>
wrote:

> A distinction between two types of input, a "type mode" and an "unicode
> mode" in all Calligra applications. In "unicode mode," there should be two
> boxes, one that asks to "choose unicodfoe range" and the other that asks to
> "choose unicode font." Users should select an unicode range, such as Greek
> or Cyrillic, and then choose from a number of unicode fonts, which should
> come with Calligra, that support that range.
>
> "Type mode" and "unicode mode" are different even now. If someone wants to
> type in non-Western European characters, they usually type in "type mode"
> using fonts they buy. Another option is to type in an unicode font such as
> Arial Unicode MS, and the other unicode fonts are obscure. As one plus,
> "unicode mode" of input will allow these typists to type in their language
> or script without having at buy extra fonts.
>
> Plus word processors and email clients and apps usually do distinguish
> between "type" and "unicode." This feature will fully allow someone to
> type, create, and share documents in unicode.
>
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