Hawaiian Language Input (haw-input)

This JS module allows you to type Hawaiian Language characters in a given text input element.

Mirrors functionality from the Hawaiian Language Input Chrome extension at https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hawaiian-language-input/hkelkgkplogpghhhajjpkabhjkfhojlh

Setup

1. Import haw-input in your JavaScript
2. Call hawInput(element) where element is a DOM element object that is either a text input or textarea.

Usage

Type the chord key ` (backtick), then type the matching letter for lowercase vowel with kahakō or ʻokina as follows:

• a - ā
• e - ē
• i - ī
• o - ō
• u - ū
• ' - ʻ

For example: To type ō, type the sequence `o

Type the chord key \ (backslash), then type the matching letter for uppercase vowel with kahakō as follows:

• a - Ā
• e - Ē
• i - Ī
• o - Ō
• u - Ū

For example: To type Ē, type the sequence \e

To type a backtick or backslash, type the key twice in a row.