About Compose for Windows
Compose for Windows is a Windows application which implements a compose key for entering characters that are not available on the keyboard.
Compose for Windows 1.1.1
This project implements a Compose key for Windows.
- By Randy Fellmy aka Coises
- Open Source
- Updated Dec 22, 2025
What's new in 1.1.1
- I added an installer and updated the documentation accordingly. There are no changes in the
- program itself from version 1.1.
Technical details
| Publisher | Randy Fellmy aka Coises |
|---|---|
| Author | Randy Fellmy |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Release date | 2025-12-22 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Coises.ComposeForWindows |
| Admin rights | Required |
| Install scope | Current user |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x86 |
Install Compose for Windows from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Coises.ComposeForWindows -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Coises.ComposeForWindows -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Coises.ComposeForWindows -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"Compose-for-Windows-1.1.1-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP- /CURRENTUSER
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Frequently asked questions
Is Compose for Windows free?
Yes. Compose for Windows is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Compose for Windows?
The latest version is 1.1.1, released on Dec 22, 2025.
Is it safe to download Compose for Windows?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 04c1f7ee112aee07e6bb0158ec0338f43a5e185f4a2a12aff41e9c91d78637ac.
Which Windows versions does Compose for Windows support?
Compose for Windows runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Compose for Windows silently?
Run the offline installer with "Compose-for-Windows-1.1.1-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP- /CURRENTUSER, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Coises.ComposeForWindows -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Compose for Windows?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Compose for Windows and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Coises.ComposeForWindows -e.
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