Learn to type Punjabi in Gurmukhi (ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ) on the standard Inscript layout, the one built into Windows, Android and Mac, without installing anything. Type on your normal keyboard and Gurmukhi appears. The on-screen keyboard shows the Punjabi letter on each key and lights up the next key, with the finger to use. Practise letters with lagaan-maatraan, everyday words, or full sentences. Tippi, bindi, addak and the dotted letters are all included. If your device already has a Punjabi keyboard, choose “My Punjabi keyboard”.
loading toolHow to practise Punjabi typing
- Choose Inscript (type on a normal keyboard) or My Punjabi keyboard.
- Choose Letters, Words or Sentences.
- Type the Gurmukhi text: the lit-up key and the hint show the next key and finger.
- Read your speed and accuracy, then press Next text.
Good to know
- Inscript home row: ੋ ੇ ੍ ਿ ੁ (left hand) and ਪ ਰ ਕ ਤ ਚ ਟ (right hand).
- Matras come after the letter, as they are read: ਕ then ਿ makes ਕਿ.
- For the alphabet itself, see our Punjabi Gurmukhi letters tool.
Questions
Where are ੱ (addak), ੰ (tippi) and ਂ (bindi)?
On the Inscript layout tippi is the X key, bindi is Shift+X and addak is Shift+4. ੜ is Shift+J, and । (danda) is Shift+full stop.
How do I type ਸ਼, ਖ਼, ਜ਼ and ਫ਼?
ਸ਼ and ਲ਼ have their own keys (Shift+M and Shift+N). For the others type the letter and then the nukta key (the ] key): ਜ + ਼ makes ਜ਼.
How do I type ਕੱਲ੍ਹ or ਪੜ੍ਹ?
The half ਹ under a letter (੍ਹ) is Shift+` on Windows’ Punjabi keyboard. Type ਲ and then Shift+` to get ਲ੍ਹ.
Where are my results saved?
Only on this device, in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. If you clear your browser data or switch to another phone or computer, your past results will not be there.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.
