IME Indicator

The IME Indicator displays your active typing mode (IME On/Off) right next to your text cursor (caret), helping you maintain visual focus.

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Key Functions

• Caret Tracking:
  • Renders an indicator (default: ●) adjacent to the text caret.
  • Eliminates the need to look down at the system tray or language bar to verify your input state.
• Accurate State Detection:
  • Utilizes ImmGetConversionStatus to correctly identify alphanumeric direct input modes even when the IME is technically “On”, preventing false status displays.
• US Keyboard Support:
  • On English (US) keyboard layouts where IME is not used, the indicator automatically adapts to show the status of CapsLock.

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Hide During Typing

To prevent the indicator overlay from blocking text during fast typing, it includes an auto-hide feature:

• Behavior:
  • Pressing any alphanumeric or editing key (excluding cursor navigation keys like arrows, Home/End, PgUp/PgDn) immediately hides the indicator.
  • The indicator fades back in automatically after you pause typing for a set duration (default: 1.0s).

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Jitter Control & Fade Effects

• Shift Key Debouncing:
  • To prevent indicator flickering when typing with the Shift key, the utility debounces status checks while Shift is held down, stabilizing the display.
• Fade Transitions:
  • The indicator utilizes smooth transparency transitions (configured via the “Blink Speed” slider) when appearing, disappearing, or flashing, reducing eye strain.

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Customization Options

In the Pro Edition, you can customize the following parameters through the settings GUI:

• Characters & Colors:
  • Set dedicated indicator labels and colors for states like IME On, IME Off, CapsLock On, and Macro recording.
• Display Offsets (OffsetX / OffsetY):
  • Adjust the relative placement (in pixels) of the indicator from the caret.
• Font Settings:
  • Configure font size (6 to 72pt) and toggle bold weights.