Nepali Keyboard Complete Guide for Beginners!

🔡 What is the Nepali Preeti Keyboard? Complete Guide for Beginners!

When it comes to typing in the Nepali language on a computer, the Preeti Keyboard Layout is one of the most commonly used layouts in Nepal. From government offices and schools to media houses and students, this layout is widely preferred for typing in Devanagari script.

Let’s break down the Preeti keyboard layout you see in the image and understand how it works in simple terms.

🧩 How Does the Preeti Keyboard Layout Work?

The Preeti keyboard is based on the regular QWERTY layout that we use in English keyboards. However, each key is assigned a corresponding Nepali character from the Devanagari script.

🔠 Basic Characters:

• A = अ

• S = क

• D = म

• F = ि

• G = न

• H = ज

• J = क

• K = प

• L = र

⬆️ Shift + Key for Other Characters:

• Shift + A = ज्ञ

• Shift + D = ध

• Shift + F = ् (halant)

• Shift + G = ङ

• Shift + H = झ

• Shift + J = ञ

• Shift + K = ठ

• Shift + L = थ

Using Shift gives you access to extra characters on the same key.

🔣 Special Characters Using ALT Codes

If you need to type rare or special Nepali characters that are not directly visible on the keyboard, you can use ALT key combinations along with the numeric keypad.

Here are some of the most commonly used ALT codes:

✅ To use these, hold the Alt key and type the numbers on the numeric keypad.

💼 Where is the Preeti Keyboard Used?

• Typing government documents

• Filling Nepali forms (like exam applications)

• Writing articles in newspapers

• Creating content in the Preeti font

• Typing school/college assignments in Nepali

🧠 Did You Know?

Preeti font is not Unicode-based. This means content typed in Preeti won't appear properly across all devices or websites unless it’s converted to Unicode. For that, you’ll need a Preeti to Unicode converter tool.

📝 Final Thoughts

The Preeti keyboard is an essential tool for typing in Nepali. Once you get familiar with the layout, you’ll be able to type faster and more accurately. The image shown above is a perfect reference if you’re starting out or trying to remember key placements.

If you'd like a free practice sheet in PDF format for the Preeti Keyboard, just let me know — I’d be happy to help!

Would you also like a printable version of this keyboard layout for offline use?