Hindi Keyboard - हिंदी कीबोर्ड

Type Hindi online with your computer keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.

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This Hindi Keyboard types Hindi online in the InScript or Phonetic layout. Consonant clusters and vowel signs join up correctly as you type, so conjuncts and matras are placed where they belong.

Keyboard shortcuts

Esc — switch between the online Hindi keyboard and QWERTY input
Shift / Ctrl + Alt / AltGr — access additional Hindi characters

How to type Hindi

To type कि press and ि and to type की press and . The halant can be used to type half forms and conjunct consonants. For example, to type त्व press and . To type क्ष press and .

The zero-width non-joiner (ZWNJ) is used if two characters are not intended to be connected. ZWNJ is invisible and it is located on [shift][6] key. For example, typing ZWNJ yields क्‌ष instead of क्ष.

The zero-width joiner (ZWJ) is used to display half forms stand-alone. ZWJ is invisible and located on [shift][8] key. For example, typing and ZWJ yields क्‍.

Copy your Hindi text

When you're finished, select Copy to copy your text to the clipboard and paste it into any application, message, document, or website.

Hindi Keyboard FAQ

Do I need to install a Hindi keyboard?
No. This virtual keyboard works directly in your browser.

Can I use my physical keyboard?
Yes. Type with your computer keyboard while the Hindi input mode is active.