Mangal InScript keyboard chart
Big = key alone · small (top) = with Shift · grey = the English key. ◌ marks a sign that joins the letter before it.
How to type in Mangal InScript
- Type in the order you read and speak: letter first, then the matra (क + ि = कि).
- Half letter: letter + halant D (्) + next letter (क + ् + य = क्य).
- Reph र्: र + ् before the letter (र ् म = र्म); ्र after a letter: ् + र (प ् र = प्र).
- Shortcuts: Shift+5 ज्ञ, Shift+6 त्र, Shift+7 क्ष, Shift+8 श्र, Shift+3 ्र, Shift+4 र्.
- The right half of the keyboard has the consonants, the left half the vowels and matras.
- Keys like ; = ' Shift+/ give Hindi letters, so ? ! % ; = + : ' " “ ” — are typed with Alt codes (hold Alt, type the number on the number pad): ? = Alt+0063, ; = Alt+0059, “ = Alt+0147. The tutor accepts Alt codes.
- Full list: आधे अक्षर कैसे बनाएं + all Alt codes →
| Hindi | Keys to press, in order |
|---|---|
| कि | K F |
| की | K R |
| क्या | K D / E |
| प्रेम | H D J S C |
| कर्म | K J D C |
| क्षेत्र | K D Shift+, S L D J |
| ज्ञान | P D Shift+] E V |
| श्रम | Shift+M D J C |
| त्रिशूल | L D J F Shift+M T N |
| ड़ | [ ] |
| ऑफिस | Shift+\ Shift+H F M |
| हाँ | U E Shift+X |
| दुःख | O G Shift+- Shift+K |
| । | Shift+. |
Mangal InScript Alt codes
| Character | Alt code |
|---|---|
| ! | Alt+0033 |
| " | Alt+0034 |
| % | Alt+0037 |
| ' | Alt+0039 |
| + | Alt+0043 |
| : | Alt+0058 |
| ; | Alt+0059 |
| = | Alt+0061 |
| ? | Alt+0063 |
| ‘ | Alt+0145 |
| ’ | Alt+0146 |
| “ | Alt+0147 |
| ” | Alt+0148 |
| – | Alt+0150 |
| — | Alt+0151 |
Hindi typing – questions
Which Hindi typing layout should I learn – InScript, Remington GAIL or Kruti Dev?
Read your exam notification first. Many central exams that use Unicode Hindi (Mangal font) allow both InScript and Remington GAIL; some state, court and department tests ask for Kruti Dev 010. If you have never typed Hindi, InScript is the government standard and easy to learn. If you learnt on a typewriter or Kruti Dev, Remington GAIL keeps the same keys and gives Unicode text.
What is the difference between Remington GAIL and Kruti Dev?
Both use the Remington typewriter key positions, so the letters are on the same keys. Kruti Dev 010 is an old non-Unicode font, while Remington GAIL gives Unicode (Mangal) text that works everywhere. A few keys differ: the Shift keys of the number row, halant, nukta, पूर्ण विराम (।), ृ, त्र and द्ध. This tutor has a separate keyboard for each.
Do I need to install Kruti Dev or Mangal font or change my keyboard?
No. Type on your normal English keyboard – the tutor reads which physical key you press and shows the Hindi letter, even if Hindi is not installed on your computer.
How is Hindi typing speed counted?
Every key you press is one key depression; 5 key depressions = 1 word. Speed (WPM) counts the keys of the words you typed correctly. KDPH = correct key depressions per hour. Error % = (full mistakes + half mistakes ÷ 2) ÷ words typed × 100.