Unicode Kannada to Nudi for print and DTP
Older design programs cannot draw Unicode Kannada, so vowel signs and ottaksharas break. Convert the text to Nudi here, paste it into your layout, and set the font to Nudi 01 e. It prints as it should.
PrivateNo uploadsRuns in your browserYou will see:
- Ottaksharas show beside the letter, not below it
- Vowel signs show as dotted circles or boxes
- The press asks for the text in Nudi
The Kannada Ganaka Parishat font that Karnataka government offices used before Unicode.
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How to fix it
Paste Unicode Kannada
Paste text typed on a phone, copied from a website, or from a Word file.
Copy the Nudi text
The Nudi version shows on the right. It looks like English letters or symbols until the font is set.
Set the font in your design
Paste it into the design and set the font to Nudi 01 e, or download a Word file with it set.
Questions people ask
Why does my design program break Kannada?
Unicode Kannada needs the program to build ottaksharas and vowel signs while drawing. Older programs skip that. Nudi text is stored as the pieces to draw.
Can I use Baraha instead?
Yes. Pick Baraha in the font box if your press uses Baraha fonts.
Can I post the Nudi text online?
No. Keep your Unicode copy for posts and messages. Nudi text is only for print and old programs.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser on this device. Nothing you type, paste or open is sent to a server, and the saved draft stays in this browser only.