Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Hindi Devanagari characters?
Click on the Devanagari letters on the virtual keyboard. Hindi uses the Devanagari script with 11 vowels and 33 consonants.
What is the Devanagari script?
Devanagari is the script used for Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, and other Indian languages. It's written left-to-right with characters hanging from a top line.
How do I type conjunct consonants (संयुक्त अक्षर)?
Conjunct consonants are formed by typing consonants with the halant (्) mark. For example, क + ् + त = क्त.
How do I type vowel marks (matras)?
Vowel marks modify consonants. Type the consonant first, then the vowel mark. For example, क + ा = का, क + ि = कि.
What is the halant/virama (्) used for?
The halant (्) removes the inherent 'a' vowel from consonants and is used to form conjunct consonants. Type consonant + halant + consonant.
How do I type the nukta (़) for Urdu sounds?
The nukta dot (़) is placed under letters to represent sounds from Persian/Arabic. For example, क़ (qa), ख़ (kha), ग़ (gha).
Can I use this keyboard for Sanskrit?
Yes, Hindi Devanagari keyboard works perfectly for Sanskrit. Sanskrit uses the same script with some additional conjuncts and vedic accents.
How do I type numbers in Hindi?
You can type Western numerals (1,2,3) or Devanagari numerals (१,२,३). The keyboard typically provides both options.
What's the difference between अ and आ?
अ (a) is a short vowel and आ (ā) is a long vowel. The length distinction is important in Hindi pronunciation and meaning.
How do I type the anusvara (ं) and chandrabindu (ँ)?
Anusvara (ं) and chandrabindu (ँ) are nasalization marks placed above letters. They have dedicated keys on Hindi keyboards and affect pronunciation.
Can I type Marathi or Nepali with this keyboard?
Yes. Marathi and Nepali are written in Devanagari with the same InScript layout. Marathi’s ळ is on Shift + N and the eyelash ra ऱ on Shift + J. Nepal’s traditional typewriter layout places letters differently.