How to Type Pinyin with Tone Numbers in Microsoft Word
There are a few ways to type Pinyin with tone numbers in Microsoft Word.
1) Shortcut key
To type the corresponding code for a desired Pinyin character with tone number shown in the table below, and then press the keys “ALT and x” together. For ā, type 101, and then ALT + x.
Shortcut keys for Pinyin typing
Note: The table can be downloaded in Word format: Shortcut key for Pinyin with tone numbers.
2) Symbol Insertion
Insert Pinyin with tones from symbol selection
3) Use Find-and-Replace Macro (The macro is so cool!)
- Download the macro from http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/PINYIN/pinyin.htm
- Create a macro in your Word according to the instruction in the page above
- Run the macro to replace all occurrences with Pinyin with tone numbers
4) Soft Keyboard with Google Pinyin
Type Pinyin with tones using Google Pinyin soft keyboard