1. Indic Input 2 vs. Indic Input 3: Which One to Download?
Before installing, choose the version suited for your system and exam requirements:
- Hindi Indic Input 2: Best for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 (32-bit & 64-bit). Highly stable and widely specified for state typing exams (CPCT, High Courts).
- Hindi Indic Input 3: Optimized specifically for 64-bit modern Windows 10 and Windows 11 with touch keyboard support and modern taskbar integration.
2. Step-by-Step Installation Process on Windows 10/11
Follow these simple steps to install the tool:
- Step 1: Download the installer (Indic Input 2 or Indic Input 3) from our 'Tools & Downloads' section.
- Step 2: Unzip the downloaded file to your desktop or Downloads folder.
- Step 3: Double-click the .msi installer file (e.g., HindiIndicInput3_64bit.msi).
- Step 4: Click 'Next', accept the Microsoft license agreement, and click 'Finish' when installation is complete.
3. How to Enable Language Bar & Switch to Remington GAIL
After installation, configure your Windows language bar to select Remington GAIL layout:
- Press 'Windows Key + Spacebar' or 'Alt + Shift' to switch language to 'Hindi (India) - Hindi Indic Input'.
- A small floating language bar or taskbar icon (HI) will appear.
- Click on the Settings/Keyboard icon on the language bar and select 'Hindi Remington (GAIL)'.
- Open Microsoft Word, Notepad, or your web browser and start typing — your typewriter keystrokes will now generate clean Mangal Unicode text automatically!
4. Troubleshooting: Language Bar Not Appearing in Windows 11
If the Indic Input floating bar is not visible in Windows 11, go to: Windows Settings > Time & Language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings. Check the option 'Use the desktop language bar when it's available'. Under 'Language bar options', select 'Docked in the taskbar' or 'Floating on Desktop', and click Apply.