The phonetic keyboard to typing Kannada in any application.
The Kannada Phonetic Keyboard Sulekhanee is a keyboard layout designed to enhance Kannada typing speed and ease of use across various applications.
- Faster Typing: Sulekhanee leverages familiar key combinations inspired by the 'Kagapa Nudi Kannada' layout, promoting faster and more efficient typing.
- Improved Accessibility: Unlike the Nudi keyboard application, Sulekhanee functions seamlessly within all applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Wide Compatibility: This keyboard layout is designed for easy access and functionality on various systems.
The Sulekhanee keyboard addresses limitations found in the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator. While the Creator offers some level of phonetic mapping, it may not be as optimized as the Nudi keyboard. However, the Nudi application itself faces compatibility issues with certain software.
The Sulekhanee keyboard layout is under continuous development. We actively seek user feedback to implement modifications that further improve user convenience and typing experience.
If you want to install this keyboard layout on your computer, follow these steps:
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Download the Keyboard Layout: Download the zip file containing the keyboard layout from this link: Download Kannada Phonetic Keyboard
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Add Kannada Language (if necessary): Ensure Kannada language is added in your Windows' Languages settings if it's not already included.
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Extract the Downloaded File: Unzip the downloaded file.
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Run the Setup: Locate the extracted folder and double-click the "Setup" icon to initiate the installation process.
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Bypass Windows SmartScreen (if prompted): You might encounter a Windows SmartScreen warning dialog. Since this layout is virus-free, you can safely click on "Learn More" followed by "Run Anyway" to proceed.
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Complete Installation: The installation will be completed, making the Kannada keyboard available for use across your system. Click "Close" to exit the installation dialog.
To activate the Kannada Phonetic Keyboard Sulekhanee whenever you want to type in Kannada, simply press the Alt+Shift or Windows+Space key combination. To switch back to English or another language, press the same key combination again. For reference on using this keyboard layout, refer the Kannada phonetic keyboard sulekhanee manual.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions for improving the Kannada Phonetic Keyboard Sulekhanee. Feel free to send your thoughts to our email address: shreenilaya@outlook.in
This section details modifying the keyboard layout for advanced users. If you wish to customize the layout, you'll need Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator V 1.4. Download and install the application Once installed, launch the application and navigate to the "File" menu. Select "Load Existing Keyboard" to open the Sulekhanee layout for editing. Refer to the application's dedicated help menu for detailed instructions on modifying keyboard layouts.
Note: On Windows 8 or later operating systems, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (including 2.0 and 3.0) must be installed for the Keyboard Layout Creator application to function properly.
This section provides external links to resources that you might find helpful if you're interested in building your own keyboard layouts:
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Github MSKLC Guide: https://msklc-guide.github.io/
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Deadkey Related Tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_IG59rGwe4
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Chained Dead Keys in KLC (Technical): https://www.reddit.com/r/Colemak/comments/4euffh/dead_keys/
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Senseful Solutions: How to Fix Keyboard Shortcuts in KLC (e.g. Ctrl+S): https://archive.org/details/tucows_327616_KeyTweak
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Virtual Key Codes (Windows CE 5.0): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/inputdev/virtual-key-codes (Archived by Web Archive)
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License.