Q: I am using Windows XP. I have enabled Indian languages and Kannada keyboard layout. But when I type mUrthy it appears as mArthy. Why?

A: This is a known issue. The problem is with the old Tunga font that was issued when Windows XP was initially released.

Q: I have enabled Indic as per the instructions given in the tutorial section. But I have not able to type in Indic. What else is missing?

A: You have just enabled Indic feature in Windows XP by following the tutorial.

Q: I have bought a PC. The vendor has loaded the system with Windows XP. I was told that Indic features are available for Windows XP. I want to buy that. Where can I purchase the Indic software for Windows XP?

In the previous tutorial you have learnt how to enable Hindi, an Indian language, in Windows XP. In this article we will learn how to type in Hindi. The procedure is the same for all other Indian languages supported by Windows XP.

Windows XP comes with facilities to use Indian languages. But the Indic capabilities are not enabled by default. One has to either enable this at the time of installing Windows XP or later. The step-by-step instructions will walk-through enabling Hindi on Windows XP. The procedure is the same for all other Indian languages supported by Windows XP.