The preferred format code is the Greek Unicode UTF-8, which should be accompanied by any Unicode font. However, I will attempt to work with Betacode, SPIonic, or Transliteration. Unless your computer cannot handle fonts, etc., please avoid using Transliteration. The ultimate goal is to be able to read, write, and type in Greek.
Although information on fonts and codes are available, trying to understand it all can be complicated. Learning Greek might be easier! Feel free to post any questions to the discussion link.
What about markings? To avoid empty character boxes when reading collated work, omitting accent or pitch marks are pre-ferred, but not mandatory. However, rough and smoothing breathing marks, and the iota subscript should be included. Use Greek punctuation, if possible. If unsure about what is meant by markings, they will be discussed in the course.
For information on:
Polytonic Unicode Greek Fonts
Biblical Greek or Logos
Typing in Unicode Greek
Biblical Greek
Do you have a platform for Unicode?
If so, decide on a Greek font.
Adjust multilanguage support and add Greek to your operating system.
Install the keyboard.
If not, try working with Betacode or SPIonic.
For those who prefer to use Betacode
First Greek Book or HQ2002
"Unicorn is a simple text editor that allows you to mix ancient Greek and Roman letters. It also has dictionaries and forms analyzers for Latin and Greek. You can double-click on a Latin or Greek word and its definition and grammatical breakdown will appear in a second window. Unicorn is written in Java and runs on any Unix, Windows, or Mac OS X compu-ter. " (Kirk Lougheed)
For those who prefer to use SPIonic
Monachos
For those who prefer to use Transliteration
HQ2002
Although I prefer working with WordPerfect, it does not support Uni-code. So, I ended up buying an older version of Microsoft Word for working with Greek Unicode fonts.
Perseus or Stoa
Keyboard Shortcuts
Zip Files
Setting Up Your Computer in:
Windows
Macintosh
Linux
