Typing Oroko

Want to begin typing in Oroko? Here's what you need:


To type in Oroko on your computer, click on this link.  It will give instructions on how to use and download a Cameroon keyboard that will allow you to type the Oroko characters.


To type in Oroko on an Android phone (version 5.0 or higher), download the app at this link. The app includes instructions, but here are the complete steps. 


Once the program has downloaded, choose Install
Select Open
Read the info shown, clicking NEXT on all info screens


You will be instructed to follow these 3 steps:


1) Authorize the Cameroon Keyboard
        - Click on Authorize the Cameroon Keyboard
        - Slide the button next to Cameroon Keyboard to the right to enable it
        - Use your phone back arrow to return to Steps 1-3


2) Enable the Cameroon Keyboard
               - Click on Activate Keyboard
               - Select Cameroon Keyboard


3. Choose AZERTY or QWERTY
        - Choose QWERTY (unless you have a French or irregular keypad)

Once you have completed these 3 steps, leave the application screen open, and switch to the app you want to use (e.g. WhatsApp or Facebook). Begin typing and when you want to use a special character, press the white button just above the shift arrow to see the special characters. Then select the letter you wish to type.


To Switch between this keyboard and the regular English keyboard:
     1) Tap in a text area to make sure the keyboard is showing.
     2) Swipe from the top of the screen down to the bottom.
     3) Choose the button “Select Keyboard”
     4) Choose the desired keyboard

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