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  1. Now everybody is using Unicode, What is the purpose of having proprietary KF fonts and making confusion?

  2. How do I download and use KF fonts?

  3. Will it work on my Smartphone/iPhone?

  4. I see english characters when I paste the KF text on Facebook/Whatsapp?

  5. I type something in Microsoft Word and after I type "space" or enter, it gets changed to something else.

  6. I have problem typing क or फ. How do I type half र ? How do I type "shree"?

  7. My Laptop does not have Numeric Keypad. How do I get the Alt + nnnn characters

  8. I have a lot of text written in KF-Kiran, How do I convert it into Unicode and vice versa?
    I have a lot of text written in xxxxx Font, How do I convert it into KF-Kiran?

  9. Can I make some modifications to your font files to suit my needs?

  10. Can I use Kiran fonts on Linux or Mac?

  11. In Sanskrit there is a special letter "ka" with "la" underneath it. I did not find this character in the kiran fonts layout. Can you help me please?

  12. How can I use these fonts for sindhi language to be written in devnagari script?

  13. Is this an Unicode font?

  14. How do I make the dot that goes under the letters ja (that makes the borrowed sound za). I use a laptop that does not have a numeric keyboard and the alt. fn. nnnn character don't work either.

  15. Whenever I download from hindi/marathi website to word 2007 then only english text appears good but hindi/marathi text becomes squere which not readable. Can you help.

  16. I want insert / retrieve data into SQL Server/Other Databases using asp.net I want to save textbox data as sanskrit in Database.
  17. In which picture editing software can these fonts be used?

  18. I want to use the KF Fonts for commercial use. what is the cost? what is the process?

  19. My laptop have 2 language english & Arabic I want type Marathi language, so what can I do?




  1. Now everybody is using Unicode, What is the purpose of having proprietary KF fonts and making confusion?
    Unicode is very powerful and great as far as the standard is concerned. However, for the complexities involved for Indian scripts and particularly Devanagari Script, end users are having a lot of issues due to the way it is implemented using Unicode.

    Please visit http://unidevmarathi.blogspot. to know more issues about Unicode Devanagari

    Besides, millions of KF users worldwide have been using Kiran fonts for over 20 years because of ease of use it offers, no requirement of complex software/configurations, and no need of learning special keyboard. Standard QWERTY keyboard is good enough for KF fonts to work.

    More than the standard, KF users are empowered with the freedom of how to write certain characters. Many combination characters (Jodakshars) can be written in multiple ways in Devanagari. With unicode the choice is taken away from the user and is at the will of the Unicode font developer.

    To understand the beauty of Devanagari and how KF helps with the features of Devanagari, Please watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIl387xrvWk This video is in Marathi.

    Also, for convenience of all users, Kiranfont.com has provided Unicode to KF and KF to Unicode Text conversion utilities since 2010. You can access the same by clicking "Conversion Utilities"
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  2. How do I download and use KF fonts?
    Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Hs1e28IIc&t=101s to understand this process. The basic version is FREE since 1999, However, I request you to purchase the paid version with more fonts, to support this activity, for years to come.
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  3. Will it work on my Smartphone/iPhone?
    Theoretically yes, but can't be of much use. KF is specialized in typing ease on QWERTY keyboard. On Smartphones, you have soft-keyboards and you can use some devanagari keyboard for your purpose. Alternatively, read the question to know how your KF text be used in Social media
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  4. I see english characters when I paste the KF text on Facebook/Whatsapp/Email?
    Internet uses system called as Unicode to process Devnagari Text. You need to first convert the KF text into Unicode by using FREE "Conversion Utilities" on kiranfont.com. Converted text can then be posted in Facebook/Whatsapp or any other Internet sites or Email.
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  5. I type something in Microsoft Word and after I type "space" or enter, it gets changed to something else.
    This is because of the MS word's autocorrect feature. This feature makes First letter of every sentence capital irrespective of the font chosen.
    So for devnagari typing, just disable it by unchecking options in Tools/Options Autocorrect menu of Word.
    Different versions of MS Word may have this options menu at different locations, so please try searching Help on "How to disable Autocorrect function" in MS Word.
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  6. I have problem typing क or फ. How do I type half र ? How do I type "shree"?
    For Half र
    Type %.

    %

    You need to type x after you type क or फ and \"matra\", \"ukar\",\"anuswar\", etc so that the alignment of those signs are proper. This is required due to the nature of these characters having the \"danda\" in the center unlike other characters.

    For \"Shree\"
    Type Ea`I

    Ea`I

    For more details and other combinations, Kindly Click "Keyboard Layout" or refer to the Keyboard Layout document that came with the zip file.
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  7. My Laptop does not have Numeric Keypad. How do I get the Alt + nnnn characters
    Please note that the normal digits keys on top does not work with the Alt+key combination. In most laptops, there is a way to access Numpad keys generally indicated as blue or different color characters on regular keys towards right hand side of the keyboard.
    Those keys can be accessed by a special function key generally labeled as "Fn".
    So you can press and hold the Fn and Alt key simultaneously and press the corresponding equivalent of 4 numeric keypad keys for digits to get the required characters.

    Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6cx5Fh5X0

    If you are using Microsoft Word, you can select 'Insert' Menu and choose 'Symbol', then select the font KF-Kiran or any other Kiran family font and scroll down to end. Select the character you wish to type. When you select the character, it should show you the Alt+nnnn code as shortcut key. Then, you can also click 'Insert' button to get the character into the document.

    Also, if you are using any other editor, you can also use "Character Map" (charmap.exe) to visually select the character and its Alt+nnnn Shortcut.

    When you want to get the additional KF characters that are available on Alt+nnnn format on laptop, you can access Numeric keypad on laptop using a special Fn key. See the question on How to type Alt+nnnn characters on Laptop. You can also get the characters in MS word by choosing Insert/Symbol from the menu which shows all available characters in selected font
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  8. I have a lot of text written in KF-Kiran, How do I convert it into Unicode and vice versa?
    I have a lot of text written in xxxxx Font, How do I convert it into KF-Kiran?
    You can now directly convert the Text written in Unicode online into Kiran Fonts by clicking "Conversion Utilities" and follow the instructions there.
    If you have a lot of material in other devnagari fonts, and want to avoid retyping, you can contact me for help.
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  9. Can I make some modifications to your font files to suit my needs?
    Modifications to the font files distributed to you is not permitted. The files are copyright protected property of kiranfont.com and you are only licensed to use them AS IS.
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  10. Can I use Kiran fonts on Linux or Mac?
    Yes. Although, Kiran fonts were designed and guaranteed to work on any Windows platform; the good news is that it can be installed and work on the latest versions of Linux and Mac OS. Please follow this process and report me back in case of any issues

    How to install a font under Mac OS?
    After extracting the ttf file from the zip, please follow these steps
    § Under Mac OS X 10.3 or above (including the FontBook) :
    Double-click the font file > "Install font" button at the bottom of the preview.

    § Under any version of Mac OS X:
    Put the files into /Library/Fonts (for all users),
    or into /Users/Your_username/Library/Fonts (for you only).


    How to install a font under Linux?
    Copy the font files (.ttf or .otf) to fonts:// in the File manager,
    or:
    Go into the /home folder, in the menu select View > Show Hidden Files, you will see the hidden folder .fonts (if not, create it) then copy the font files there.
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  11. In Sanskrit there is a special letter "ka" with "la" underneath it. I did not find this character in the kiran fonts layout. Can you help me please?
    The Letter you are referring to is called as "JODAKSHAR" or a conjuct character. In Simple terms it is a joint letter. The letter as you have described (special letter "ka" with "la" underneath it) is simply a way of writing the jodakshar. There are many such combinations used in old writing scripts of devanagari. Many commonly used combinations are also available in Kiran fonts in the extended chracter set. You can refer to the keyboard layout page for more information.

    However, You can also express the same JODAKSHAR in newer simplified writing script and also in Kiran fonts, it is written as follows:
    iWlaYT

    It is exactly same as the letter you are referring to.
    As a rule of thumb, you can express any such combination by writing the lower letter to the right of the upper letter. The upper letter takes a half letter form so as to combine with the lower letter and form a JODAKSHAR.

    Also, Kiran fonts do contain most commonly used JODAKSHARs and are available with Alt+nnnn key combination. Refer to Keyboard Layout Page or Document that you received with the fonts.
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  12. How can I use these fonts for sindhi language to be written in devnagari script?
    Any language that can be expressed in Devnagari writing script can be written/read using Kiran fonts. Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit and Nepali language use devnagari as their native script. Sindhi, Punjabi and at some places even Gujrati languages are expressed in devnagari script. Kiran font canrepresent all of them.
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  13. Is this an Unicode font?
    Short answer is No, it is not!

    And there is a reason. With Kiran fonts you can do some things that Unicode cannot. KF fonts are standard ASCII based font and therefore works on any application and operating systems that supports True Type fonts.

    Therefore it works on Windows versions 3.1 through 7,8,10, Windows CE, Mobile OS, Flash Animation, Adobe Photoshop and many programs that do not support Unicode.

    Also, for your convenience, conversion from Unicode into KF fonts and vice-versa is also available under conversion utilities menu.

    Please visit http://unidevmarathi.blogspot.com to know more issues about Unicode Devanagari
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  14. How do I type the dot (nukta) that goes under the letters ja (that makes the borrowed sound za).
    The underneath DOT or Nukta is available at code point 0222. you may refer to keyboard layout document for full list of characters and how to type them.

    Remember, there is a full stop character that looks similar to Nukta but full stop occupies its own space while nukta is added onto previous character. Refer to other questions to know how to type Alt+nnnn characters
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  15. Whenever I download from hindi/marathi website to word 2007 then only english text appears good but hindi/marathi text becomes squere which not readable. Can you help.
    This is because the copied Hindi text is in Unicode. Follow these instructions and you'll be able to see that in KF-Kiran format.

    1. Copy the text that contains SQUARES.
    2. Click on "Conversion Utilities" on kiranfont.com
    3. Paste the copied text into left hand side box
    4. Click "KF-Kiran"
    5. You'll get all the devanagari text into KF-Kiran format
    6. Copy the converted text into your word file
    7. Set the font formatting to any KF FONT from the Font selection box. You can now able to type/change in KF-Kiran keyboard layout.
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  16. I want insert / retrieve data into SQL Server/Other Databases using asp.net I want to save textbox data as sanskrit in Database.
    Best thing about KF Kiran fonts is that there is no special handling of the text required. you can simply save the sanskrut text in ASCII format in a text field. While display and data entry, just format the text as KF-Kiran.
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  17. In which picture editing software can these fonts be used?
    It can be used in any Picture editing software on Windows such as MSPaint, Adobe Photoshop, Paint shop pro, etc. It can also be used in any windows program that allows to change fonts such as MS Office.
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  18. I want to use the KF Fonts for commercial use. what is the cost? what is the process?
    If you want to use the font for distribution with your product (Even if your product is free) or any other commercial use, you need to seek permission on an email to webmaster AT kiranfont.com
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  19. My laptop have 2 language English & Arabic I want type Marathi language, so what can I do?
    For Kiran fonts to work, it only requires a standard English keyboard and nothing else. Just set the font to any kiranfont starting with "KF-", refer the keyboard layout to type the devnagari characters. Also see other questions about laptop keyboard usage.
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