Typing Reference

How to Type

A complete reference for Varnaakshara's phonetic input system. Type English letters, get Indian script — see every mapping below.

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Type English letters phonetically — see them convert to Indian script in real time.

varnaakshara-ime
Output
Uses the same greedy longest-match transliteration engine as the real Varnaakshara IME
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Basics
Type phonetically: namaste → नमस्ते
Use aa or A for long vowels: rAma → राम
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Capitals = Retroflex
T=ट Th=ठ D=ड Dh=ढ N=ण
K=ख G=घ S=श
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Long Vowels
Double the vowel: aa=आ ee=ई oo=ऊ
Or capitalize: A=आ I=ई U=ऊ
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Conjuncts
Type consonants together: kka=क्क shri=श्री
Special: kSh=क्ष j~j=ज्ञ
Character Mappings

Full Reference

Complete character mappings for the selected language.

Controls

Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick keys to control Varnaakshara while typing.

F11Toggle IME on/off
F12Cycle through languages
Ctrl+1-9Quick switch to language
_Force break between letters
^Zero-width joiner (ZWJ)
^^Zero-width non-joiner