The kruti dev shortcut key system is simply the Remington typewriter layout: you type with the English keyboard while the Kruti Dev 010 font is selected, and each key shows a Hindi letter. For example, D gives ka, K adds the aa matra, and F gives the short i matra, which is typed before the consonant.
Kruti Dev is a font, not a keyboard setting, so no language switch is needed. That is why it is still used in many offices and some typing tests, but it also means the text only looks Hindi on computers that have the font. The basics, a starter chart and the Unicode alternative are below.
Quick facts
Start
Select Kruti Dev 010 as the fontKeyboard language
Keep EnglishShort i matra
Typed before the letterHalf letters
Often with Shift or a following keyNeeds
The font installed on every computerUnicode alternative
Mangal with Inscript
Kruti dev shortcut key chart for common letters
| Key | Hindi letter |
|---|---|
| D | क (ka) |
| X | ग (ga) |
| P | च (cha) |
| T | ज (ja) |
| R | त (ta) |
| N | द (da) |
| U | न (na) |
| I | प (pa) |
| C | ब (ba) |
| E | म (ma) |
| ; | य (ya) |
| J | र (ra) |
| Y | ल (la) |
| O | व (va) |
| L | स (sa) |
| G | ह (ha) |
Keys are shown as on the keyboard; type them in lower case unless the chart for your course says Shift. Always check against the chart your typing institute provides, because a few keys differ between Kruti Dev versions.
Matra keys in Kruti Dev
| Key | Matra | Example |
|---|---|---|
| K | ा (aa) | d then k gives का |
| F | ि (short i), typed before the letter | f then d gives कि |
| H | ी (long ii) | d then h gives की |
| Q | ु (u) | d then q gives कु |
| W | ू (uu) | d then w gives कू |
| S | े (e) | d then s gives के |
| A | ं (anusvara) | d then a gives कं |
How to type in Kruti Dev in Word
- Install the Kruti Dev 010 font, if it is not already on the computer, and restart Word.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + F or click the font box, type Kruti Dev 010 and press Enter.
- Keep the keyboard on English and start typing with the Remington keys.
- Save the file. Send it as PDF if the reader may not have the font.
If you want Hindi that works on every phone and computer, use a Unicode keyboard instead; read our Hindi typing page, or the Mangal font guide for Unicode typing.
Kruti Dev versus Unicode Hindi
| Kruti Dev | Unicode (Mangal, Inscript) | |
|---|---|---|
| Needs special font | Yes, on every computer | No, built into Windows |
| Works on websites and phones | No, shows English letters | Yes |
| Searchable text | No | Yes |
| Used in | Older offices, some typing tests | Government portals, modern tests |
Check your exam notification: many recruitment typing tests now accept or require Unicode.
When Kruti Dev text looks wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Hindi shows as English letters | The font is missing on that computer; install it or send a PDF |
| Short i appears after the letter | Type the f key before the consonant |
| Font not in the list | Restart Word after installing the font |
| Text breaks when pasted online | Websites need Unicode; convert it first |
More Hindi and symbol keys
Switching between English and Hindi keyboards is covered in change language shortcut. Indian currency and other signs are in rupee symbol and symbol shortcut keys.
Frequently asked questions
What is the kruti dev shortcut key?
Kruti Dev uses the Remington layout: with the font selected, English keys type Hindi letters.
How do I type the short i matra in Kruti Dev?
Press F before the consonant.
Do I need to change the keyboard language for Kruti Dev?
No. Keep English and choose the Kruti Dev 010 font.
Why does my Kruti Dev text show English letters?
The other computer does not have the font. Send a PDF or use Unicode.
Is Kruti Dev 010 the same as Kruti Dev 10?
They are the same font; people write the number both ways.
Should I learn Kruti Dev or Inscript?
Inscript with a Unicode font works everywhere; learn Kruti Dev only if your exam needs it.