How to Type Hindi in MS Word (एमएस वर्ड में हिंदी टाइपिंग कैसे करें)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Method 1: Using Windows Language Pack & Indic Input Tool (विंडोज इंडिक इनपुट टूल)

The easiest way to type Hindi in MS Word 2016, 2019, 2021, or Office 365 on Windows 10/11:

• 1. Open Windows Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region.
• 2. Click 'Add a language' and search for 'Hindi (हिंदी)'. Install the language pack.
• 3. Click Language Options for Hindi, add 'Hindi Phonetic' or 'Hindi Inscript' keyboard.
• 4. Open MS Word document.
• 5. Press Win Key + Spacebar or Alt + Shift to switch system language to Hindi.
• 6. Type phonetically (e.g. 'bharat') to get 'भारत' directly inside MS Word.

Method 2: Using Legacy Kruti Dev 010 Font in MS Word (कृतिदेव 010 फ़ॉन्ट से वर्ड में टाइपिंग)

For state government clerk and typing exam candidates who need Kruti Dev 010 format:

• 1. Download Kruti Dev 010 font file (.ttf) from our Fonts Hub (/fonts/krutidev).
• 2. Right-click the downloaded .ttf file and select 'Install'.
• 3. Open MS Word and select 'Kruti Dev 010' from the Font Dropdown menu.
• 4. Type using Kruti Dev key map on your physical keyboard.

Method 3: Online Web Converter Copy-Paste Method (इजी ऑनलाइन कनवर्टर मेथड)

If you don't want to install keyboard drivers on your office PC:

• Visit our free Online Hindi Typing Editor (/hindi-typing) in your browser.
• Type your document text phonetically using Roman English keys.
• Click the 'Copy' button on the editor toolbar.
• Paste (Ctrl + V) into your MS Word document.