I'm used to using F2 to switch between english/greek/hebrew for eg original language searches or Bible word study; alternatively there used to be the tray icon. Is it hidden away somewhere?
There is no keyboard switching feature in Logos 4; instead type something like "g:logos" or "h:bra" and the software will transliterate it and provide a list of options to pick from.
You can still use the built-in Windows functionality and can switch between your keyboard languages using Alt + Shift on the left side of your keyboard. You'll need to install our keyboard first.
A cool new feature in Logos 4 that you may want to try out is using g: (or h:) before you type your word.
Logos 4 will read your English characters as Greek.
(Looks like Bradley beat me to the punch. But I included a screenshot. )
That's so weird that you picked the same example I did!
Excellent! That works well...
Phil, using this syntax for Greek and Hebrew search does not work from the main search box on the top navi-bar. Is it supposed to work from there?
Confirming what Joe has found. The new method of entry does not appear to work from the top search entry box.
There are a few places where we should probably support the g: etc. where we currently don't. We're looking into them. Thanks for reporting this.
Phil, is it on the cards to allow us to enter greek words in greek lexicon reference boxes?
In another post I inquired about the keyboard option. The feature pointed out here is fine. The specific place I wanted to use it was in a lexicon, so if Damian's suggestion hasn't been planned for implementation, I'd add my vote for it. I suppose it is a little more difficult when tied to an individual book, but would be a nice feature.
allow us to enter greek words in greek lexicon reference boxes
How did I leave this off my mega list of things I'd still love to see in v4.
You wanna hear something freaky?
You can search h:hebrew word and use a basic search in the LXX and it will come up with the corresponding greek word highlighted and the greek/hebrew highlighted below in the interlinear pane.
freaky!
You can search h:hebrew word and use a basic search in the LXX and it will come up with the corresponding greek word h
Or you can search from the right click menu (as I'm not likely to type a hebrew word/transliteration)!
Well, I didn't say it was useful...just freaky [;)]
