How to type in Punjabi | 2 methods to type in Punjabi

It is easy to type in Punjabi. To type in Punjabi, there are 2 most common and solid ways among many exists:

1. Type in English and automatically convert in Punjabi Unicode.Type Now
2. Memorizing Unicode layout of Punjabi Keyboard.Learn Now

Before analysis of both methods, it is important to know about Punjabi

Punjabi is a regional language, originated from the region around the five rivers in India and Pakistan. Native language of 125 million people around the World primarily in Indian Punjab and Pakistani Punjab. Based on its place of origin, it is totally different from English in all forms; so its keyboard layout is.

Method 1: Type in English and automatically convert in Punjabi Unicode

This method is recommended for following:

• Those who, rarely type in Punjabi. In Other words, if you type 30 words a day or less, then this method is recommended for you.
• Those who are not interested in memorizing layout of Punjabi Keyboard.
• Social Media users to type status, posts etc.

Pros:

• Easy
• No need to memorize Punjabi Keyboard layout.
• No need to spend hours practicing on keyboard.

Cons:

• Dependent on any automatic English to Punjabi convertor, such as Khilare's Online Punjabi Typing Pad.
• Unable to directly type in anywhere i.e. text editors like notepad, MS-word or in E-mails etc.
• Slow, if you have to type in bulk e.g. if you are typing an article or book etc.
• Internet is required.

How to:

To type in Punjabi using above method, follow these steps:

• Open https://typing.khilare.com
• Go to Online Punjabi Typing Pad
• Type any word in English
• Press space

Now you will notice that the word you typed in English, automatically converted to Punjabi Unicode.

• Type next word in English, then press space and so on.

Example:

Suppose, you want to type "ਓਹ", then press "O" and "H" keys on your keyboard and press space. It will automatically convert "OH" to "ਓਹ".

Method 2:Memorizing Unicode layout of Punjabi Keyboard

This method is recommended for following type of users:

• Candidates preparing for typing based jobs.
• Typing Professionals or professions based on Punjabi such as Punjabi Journalists, Punjabi Authors.
• Type hundreds of Punjabi words daily.

Pros:

• Fast typing speed.
• Can directly type in text editors like notepad, MS-word or in E-mails etc.
• No dependency on any Online/Offline typing software.

Cons:

• Bit difficult to memorize a keyboard layout. Generally takes 40 to 60 days or more to achieve the typing speed of 30 words per minute.
• Need hours of practice to learn Punjabi typing.

To learn Punjabi (Unicode based) typing, you have to follow lessons and learn row by row on keyboard.

How to:

• Open https://typing.khilare.com
• Go to Punjabi Typing Tutor (Raavi)
• Click Exercise 1 under Home Row Exercises
• Change Keyboard layout from English to Punjabi ( How to change keyboard layout from English to Punjabi - YouTube Video )
• Type Characters as per given on screen  (Follow Keyboard layout given below on newly opened page)
• After Completion, press submit

And so on, practice all the given exercise for all the rows.

Once you got familiar with Punjabi Keyboard layout, then you can practice Exercises for advanced users given on https://typing.khilare.com

Conclusion

There are 2 common methods for Punjabi typing. Depending upon your requirement, pick one among the two methods given above to type in Punjabi