Re: [gedit-list] gedit manual?

[Paolo Maggi <paolo maggi polito it>]

Hi,

> We are trying to install gedit now.

Great! 
If you have an updated GNOME installation it should be really easy to
install gedit.

> 
> I have a few questions:
> 
> 1.  How can I join the gedit-list distribution list?  (Please repond
> to ken beesley xrce xerox com)

You find info on gedit.sf.net

> 
> 2.  Where can I find a manual or other detailed information about using 
> gedit?
> 

An on-line manual is distributed with gedit itself.

> 3.   Can gedit handle BIDI scripts, especially the input and rendering 
> of Arabic?

It should, but probably this feature requires some tests. Please, lemme
know if you have problem with it.
Probably printing BIDI scripts has some problems that need to be fixed.

> 
> 4.  Can users define their own input methods for Unicode?  e.g. can I 
> define my
> own entry methods for Arabic, Georgian, IPA, Deseret Alphabet, Cherokee, 
> etc., to
> match my own tastes and habits?

Yes, you can select one of the installed gtk+ input method.
Use the right-click popup menu to change the current input method.

Regards,
Paolo