• PREFACE
• 1. Introduction to Keyboard and Keyboard Layout
• 2. Introduction to Keys and Key combination
• 3. Getting started with Typing
• 4. Keys and finger mapping
• 5. Working with Ktouch and other typing practice softwares
• 6. Working with Unicode and Nepali as a language of preference
• 7. Tips on improving Typing Speed
• 8. Typing practice log
• 9. Online Resources on Typing Practice Lessons

Working with Unicode and Nepali as a language of preference

 

Layout of Keyboard with Nepali Unicode

Two type of Nepali Keyboard Layouts are availiable till date which are Traditional and Romanized Layout. In order to use these unicode,  it is essential that to make sure that they are supported by your Operation System.

Traditional Layout

Traditional Layout designed for True Type Font (TTF) like Preeti, Kantipur etc user.

 

 

Romanized Layout

Romanized Layout is transliteration of the Nepali using English characters. The devnagari characters are mapped according to the semi-phonetic transcription across keyboards layouts.

For example, the A,S,D,F,G,H keys correspond to आ, श, ध, ऊ, घ, अ respectively (English sounds).

 

 

 

   

Enabling Nepali Unicode in your Operating System

Adding Keyboard in Linux Systems

Method 1: Using gnome-keyboard-properties (For only Romanized)

Tested in Ubuntu & Debian

• System > Preferences > Keyboard
• Keyboard Preference > [Tab] Layout > [Button] Add.

 

 

Choose Layout > [Tab] By Country > [Drop down] Nepal > [Button]Add

 

   

[Button] Close

Note:

• Left_Alt + Right_Alt is default shortcut to Language toggle.