🧑🎓 Students
Type essays, notes, and assignments in Amharic using MS Word, Google Docs, or any note-taking app.
Introduction
This section provides an overview of Fidel Swift.
Fidel Swift is a lightweight, intuitive typing assistant designed for typing Amharic characters using Latin script (phonetic input). It runs silently in the background and converts keystrokes into accurate Amharic syllables in real-time.
Designed to run discreetly in the background, Fidel Swift automatically works across all Windows applications — from word processors and browsers to messaging platforms — giving you a seamless Amharic typing experience anywhere on your system.
Why It Was Created
While several Amharic typing tools exist, most suffer from key limitations:
- Font dependencies, making typed text unreadable on systems without special fonts installed.
- Inconsistent phonetic mapping, resulting in incorrect syllables or slow typing speed.
- Heavy UI or cluttered interfaces, overwhelming users who just want to type.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonetic Amharic Typing | Type Amharic using Latin letters. |
| Configurable Mappings and Shortcuts | Customize keys and toggle shortcuts easily. |
| Lightweight and Runs in System Tray | Minimal, background-friendly system tray app. |
| Custom UI for Real-Time Control | Simple interface for live setting changes. |
| Real-time Conversion Engine | Instantly converts syllables as you type. |
| Universal App Compatibility | Works on all Windows apps without setup. |
Use Cases
💼 Professionals
Write reports, emails, and government documents directly in Amharic without changing system keyboards.
📰 Content Creators & Journalists
Quickly draft posts, blogs, and social media content in Amharic with phonetic typing ease.
🌍 Diaspora & Language Learners
Stay connected with Amharic communication even if you don’t have an Amharic keyboard or layout memorized.
