The Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS) contains Chinese characters that are specific to the Hong Kong environment and are used by the public and the Government in electronic communications. By using the HKSCS, the public and the Government share a common set of characters to make electronic communications more effective and accurate.

To view and input Chinese characters in HKSCS, you may need to install additional software. Please visit the following websites for detailed information.

Microsoft Windows XP and 2000:

• HKSCS Support for Windows Platform by Microsoft
  http://www.microsoft.com/hk/hkscs/

Linux:

• HKSCS Reference Font provided by the HKSARG
  http://www.info.gov.hk/digital21/eng/hkscs/terms/terms34.html

For Linux, after installing the font, you need to set the font as your “application font”, and the default font of your browser.

For Mozilla Firefox on Linux, the default font can be configured as follows:

1. Under the “Edit” menu, click “Preferences”
2. Select “Content”
3. Under Fonts & Colors, select “Ming (for ISO10646)” as the “default font”
4. Click the “Close” button

Please also consult your Linux vendor or documentation on how to install Chinese fonts and input methods, and how to configure the “application font”.

You can also find information on commercial products that support HKSCS on different operating systems at the following website:

• ISO 10646 Information Center at the Hong Kong Productivity Council
  http://www.iso10646.hkpc.org/en_aboutus.asp

If you need to input HKSCS characters in a GovHK online service, please also see:

• FAQ about GovHK Online Services
  http://www.gov.hk/en/about/helpdesk/faq/other/index.shtml