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Tamil Keyboard: Tamil 99 state standard
Type Tamil using Tamil 99 positions, with vowel signs and pulli composed as you type.
Tamil Keyboard: Tamil 99 state standard: Choose a consonant and then a vowel: the independent vowel becomes the matching sign. The pulli key removes the inherent vowel. Repeated consonants and matching nasal-stop pairs insert pulli automatically. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero server file uploads.
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Tamil 99: type a consonant then a vowel to add its vowel sign. F adds pulli. Repeated consonants and matching nasal-stop pairs add pulli automatically.
Mapping is active only inside the text box. Key captions show physical positions. Base and Shift levels are available; extra characters are below. Paste and device input methods also work.
Extra characters
Text is saved on this device for this keyboard. Clear removes it. Nothing is uploaded. System fonts display the script; missing glyphs may need a device font update.
Layout and standard
Tamil Nadu Tamil 99, approved in 1999 and specified in G.O.(Ms) No. 29, 23 June 2010. The Tamil Virtual Academy specification (https://www.tamilvu.org/coresite/download/Teder_Document_for_Tamil_fonts_and_kbd_driver.pdf) describes the layout.
Layout source: Tamil 99 positions are transcribed from the state specification. XKB TamilNet 99 is a different layout and is not used here. XKB comparison: https://sources.debian.org/src/xkeyboard-config/2.29-2/symbols/in . XKB data is available under permissive X11 terms: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xkeyboard-config/xkeyboard-config . Base and Shift levels are shown; extra characters are supplied as buttons.
Typing and device setup
Mapping applies only while the text box is focused. Paste and device input methods remain available. System fonts shape the characters; if characters are missing, enable a font that covers the script on your device.
Add a system input source in your device language or keyboard settings when you need to type in other applications. Windows guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/input-devices/manage-the-language-and-keyboard-input-layout-settings-in-windows ; macOS guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchlp1406/mac
How to use it
- Focus the text box and type with your physical keyboard or click the displayed keys.
- Choose a layout or typing method when offered; use Shift for the second key level.
- Copy the text, or clear the text saved for this keyboard on this device.
Privacy & limitations
Your text stays in this browser and is saved locally for this keyboard. Nothing is uploaded. Clear removes the saved text.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tamil 99 the same as TamilNet 99?
They are different arrangements. This page uses Tamil 99, the Tamil Nadu state standard, including consonant-plus-vowel composition.
How do I enter pulli?
Use the physical F position or click its on-screen key. Tamil 99 also inserts pulli for repeated consonants and matching nasal-stop pairs.
Where are the Tamil digits?
Open Extra characters. The number row enters ordinary decimal digits; the extra buttons contain Tamil digits.
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