Punjabi Typing - Configuring keyboards for Gurmukhi input

Configuring your keyboard for Gurmukhi input to type in Punjabi involves adding the appropriate keyboard layout or input method to your operating system. Below are the steps to configure Gurmukhi input on various operating systems:

Windows:

Windows 10 and Windows 11:

Open "Settings" by pressing Win + I.

Go to "Time & Language."

Select "Language" from the left sidebar.

Under "Preferred languages," click on "Add a language" and search for "Punjabi."

Choose "Punjabi (Gurmukhi)" and click "Next."

After adding the language, click on it, and then click "Options."

Under "Keyboards," click "Add a keyboard" and select "Punjabi (Gurmukhi) - Phonetic."

Windows 7 and 8:

Go to the "Control Panel."

Click on "Clock, Language, and Region."

Click on "Change keyboards or other input methods."

Under the "Keyboards and Languages" tab, click on "Change keyboards."

Click "Add" and select "Punjabi (India)" or "Punjabi (Pakistan)" as the input method.

Make sure you select the "Punjabi (Gurmukhi - Phonetic)" keyboard layout.

macOS:

Go to "System Preferences."

Click on "Keyboard."

Select the "Input Sources" tab.

Click the "+" button to add a new input source.

Search for "Punjabi" and select "Punjabi - Gurmukhi."

You can also choose the "Punjabi - Phonetic" input source if it's available.

Third-Party Input Methods:

Alternatively, you can use third-party input methods like "Gurmukhi Typing" from the App Store for a more customized typing experience.

Linux (Ubuntu as an example):

Ubuntu:

Go to "Settings."

Click on "Region & Language."

In the "Input Sources" section, click the "+" icon to add a new input source.

Search for "Punjabi" or "Gurmukhi."

Select "Punjabi (Gurmukhi)" or "Punjabi (Gurmukhi - Phonetic)."

ibus-avro (For Phonetic Typing):

You can use ibus-avro, an input method engine for Linux, which allows for phonetic typing in Gurmukhi. It can be installed from the Ubuntu Software Center or using the command line.

Keep in mind that the exact steps and available keyboard layouts may vary depending on your specific operating system and distribution. Once you've added the Gurmukhi input method, you can switch between keyboard layouts or input methods using the language or input source switcher on your operating system.

These steps should help you configure your keyboard for Gurmukhi input, making it easier to type in Punjabi using the Gurmukhi script or a phonetic typing method.