How to type Malayalam in Windows 10

To type Malayalam on Windows 10, you can use the built-in Malayalam keyboard layout. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Enable Malayalam Keyboard Layout:

   • Go to Settings (you can open Settings by pressing Win + I).
   • Click on Time & Language.
   • Select Language from the left menu.
   • Click on Add a language.
   • Search for "Malayalam" and click on it to add it to your languages.

2. Switch to Malayalam Keyboard:

   • After adding Malayalam as a language, you will see "Malayalam" listed under your preferred languages. Click on it.
   • Click on Options.
   • Under Keyboards, click on Add a keyboard and choose Malayalam (India) or Malayalam (Malayalam Typewriter) depending on your preference.

3. Start Typing in Malayalam:

   • Once the Malayalam keyboard is added, you can switch between keyboards by clicking on the language abbreviation on the taskbar (usually located next to the system clock), or by pressing Win + Space.
   • When you switch to the Malayalam keyboard, you will see the language indicator change to "MAL".

4. Typing Malayalam Characters:

   • The Malayalam keyboard layout typically follows a phonetic arrangement, where each key on the keyboard corresponds to a particular Malayalam character.
   • For example, typing 'ka' will give you ക, 'cha' will give you ച, and so on.

5. Typing Using Virtual Keyboard (Optional):

   • If you prefer a visual aid, you can use the On-Screen Keyboard, which can display the layout of the Malayalam keyboard. To access it, go to Start Menu > Windows Accessories > On-Screen Keyboard.

By following these steps, you should be able to type in Malayalam on Windows 10 using the Malayalam keyboard layout seamlessly.