One has to use Ctrl+Shift keys to access Gujarati numerals. The numerals in the default layout are actually Hindu-Arabic numerals in English (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0). Hence, it would make sense to remap the default layout. We have an inherent sense to think of K as, G as, P as, and so forth. The placement of consonants is not phonetic in the default keyboard layout. The default Gujarati keyboard layout has the following disadvantages. However, the layout of the keys in this default keyboard layout is impractical for the English keyboard. If you obtain something undesired, it could have been an error in the tables.Disadvantages of Default LayoutAs you can see, the concept of typing in Gujarati are sound and easy. It has to be placed after the U vowel.As long as the developer of the font has created thorough substitution tables, you will obtain the desired result. Typing the anusvara before the U vowel give us a malformed word. The following is an example of punctuation order: = but = The anusvara is always typed after the other punctuations, if any. When two punctuations are encountered, the ANUSVARA is the second punctuation. Usually, we see no more than 2 true punctuations, excluding the reph. The base is always typed first, then the accents. This is the sequence for all punctuations. PunctuationsIn the example of, note that followed although its placement precedes. These X + conjuncts are formed with a caret-like character on the bottom:, ,, ,, and, while + is. The following consonants have a different form of conjunct with :, ,, ,, , and. = In, note the placement of the reph, despite that we typed first. For complex conjuncts, we follow the same rule. Whether precedes or follows other consonants, the correct form is substituted automatically when the virama is used in between. When is the second consonant, it's a slant. When half of is the first consonant, it is call a reph and looks like a swoosh. In most cases, it's apparent which one is pronounced first.Conjuncts with The, although a special case because it's half form is a punctuation-like character, also follows the same rule. The one that is pronounced first will be typed first.
The order of entry depends on the pronunciation. Table 1 shows the common conjuncts and their component consonants.Table 1: Common Conjuncts and their ComponentsĬomponentsConjunctEnglishComponentsConjunctEnglish One only needs to know which consonants form the conjunct. It enables us to combine the sha and cha to make the shcha. All these keys are mapped on a regular keyboard. However, with a Unicode font, one would type: = When typing this combination, the font itself looks up the combination of and to make the substitution automatically. Here's an example:Typing NISHCHAY () in Gujarati using a non-Unicode font would require using a character table to look up and then typing in its code. These substitutions are programmed in lookup tables within the font itself.
It's an "intelligent" system that processes your input as you type and makes the appropriate substitution. The Versatile Virama and Forming ConjunctsWith Unicode fonts, typing a combination of characters results in automatic character substitution (and punctuation positioning) if they have a conjunct form.
Image 2: Default Gujarati Keyboard Layout - Shift State I will explain how this keyboard layout makes typing Gujarati easy.Image 1: Default Gujarati Keyboard Layout - Normal State This layout is for any Unicode font, not just Shruti font which comes preinstalled with Windows. Images 1 and 2 below show the default Gujarati keyboard layout included with Windows. The dilemma is having to use character codes to type in these characters, making typing Gujarati a very slow process.Default Gujarati Keyboard Layout Key MapsThe solution to this is the Gujarati keyboard layout used for Unicode Gujarati fonts.
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Hence, the non-Unicode fonts make use of extended character code pages to map these extra characters. There are too many characters to be mapped on a standard keyboard. These keyboard layouts work with any Unicode fonts.The synthesis of the keyboard layout and Unicode fonts makes typing in Gujarati far more easier than with other types of fonts.The challenge one faces typing in Gujarati is the variety of conjuncts that can be formed with "half" consonants and "full" consonants. However, if you use an English keyboard, then you may want to use my Gujarati Phonetic keyboard layout instead. You have to learn the layout if you want to use this layout. This keyboard is great if the keyboard keys are labeled with Gujarati characters instead of English. This layout seems to be have been created by the Depart of Engineering (DOE) of India. Default Shruti Gujarati Keyboard LayoutA default Gujarati keyboard layout, simply called Gujarati, is included in Windows.
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