There used to be other layouts as well (one of them very close to Kruti or Chanakya), but I couldn't find them in 11.10 (probably because I haven't installed full lang. Two other options are 'Hindi (Bolnagri)' and 'Hindi (Wx)'. Now, if you are habitual to 'Mangal' typing in windows, select 'Indian' > click 'Add' In 'System-Settings, click 'Keyboard Layout'Ĭlick on the '+' sign at the lower left corner to bring up the layout selection list. Now you also have to add a keyboard layout for Hindi typing. Supply your password to authenticate the changeĮnable 'ibus' on the previous dialogue box (you already have)īy doing above, you have installed only support for Hindi typing. Everything should return to normal.įor this, reopen the same 'Language Support' dialogue-box, then In the last screen, where you have opened the 'Language Support' dialogue box, just highlight 'English' (as you already had while taking the screenshot) > then click the button that says (still in English, fortunately.) 'Apply System-wide' > then restart (or log-off > re-log-on).

I want the original US english menus folder names back. it means the 'enabling the system to understand and type' the language/characters you want. Well I do not know what Language support means. Q2) Will the documents made as above will be in unicode if not then what font should I use so that I am able to type in unicode using hindi fonts on libreoffice.Ī1) You need 'Hindi Keyboard layout' to be able to type in Hindi, not English.Ī2) No matter whatever font you use, it won't type in Unicode unless it is a Unicode keyboard layout. Q1) What mistake did I do in above? I have US English keyboard only and I am using the same to type in Hindi. How do I get back to all english submenus and english folder names.I have a US English Keyboard and I use only US English.Some how this thing which is now set is unwanted.

Gnome-session-fallback long time back and had been using the same). Ubuntu 11.10 (I do not use Unity only Gnome desktop. To type a document with Lohit Hindi font in Libreoffice. I want the original US english menus folder names back.I just wanted

If you notice in third snapshot the calendar and menu is appearing in chinese. This is how menu on my system looks half english and half chinese

Have uploaded the snapshots here please have a look upon a reboot The system settings folder etc is also opening in chinese I am unable Some Korean or Chinese language which I do not understand. I am unable to see English as my default language.My system is showing

Hindi typing on english keyboard