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Fix Kruti Dev 10 Font Changing to Mangal in MS Word 2021
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where Microsoft Word automatically substitutes the selected Kruti Dev 10 font with the Mangal font after installation.
- Product
- Microsoft Word 2021
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Trying to type or format Hindi text using the newly installed Kruti Dev 10 font inside a Word document.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Word overrides the user's font selection and automatically applies the Mangal font instead of maintaining Kruti Dev 10.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on your Windows PC to manage system-wide font installations, and verify that all Microsoft Office applications are completely closed before making any font changes.
Install the Font for All Windows Users
Ensures the font is available at the system level, preventing Word from treating it as a missing font and mapping it to Mangal.
Sometimes fonts installed directly from the Microsoft Store or installed only for the current user profile are not fully recognized by desktop applications like Microsoft Word. Installing the font for all users resolves these permission and visibility issues.
Find the downloaded Kruti Dev 10 .ttf file in your Downloads folder or extract it if it came in a ZIP file.
Right-click the font file and select 'Show more options' (on Windows 11), then click 'Install for all users'.
Open Word 2021 again, select your text, and apply the Kruti Dev 10 font from the dropdown menu to see if it persists.
Update Microsoft Office and Windows
Fixes known bugs related to font mapping and third-party font compatibility in specific builds of Word 2021.
Check Font Substitution Settings and Seek Expert Help
Isolates the issue to confirm if Word's internal substitution engine is forcing the change, and guides you to specialized support.
Try WPS Office for Seamless Hindi Typing and Font Support
If Microsoft Word continues to incorrectly substitute your third-party fonts, WPS Office provides a lightweight, highly compatible alternative. It handles local fonts perfectly without forcing unexpected Unicode mapping overrides.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download and install the free WPS Office suite on your Windows PC.
- 2. Open your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open the document where you want to type in Hindi.
- 3. Apply Kruti Dev 10: Select the text, choose Kruti Dev 10 from the font dropdown menu, and begin typing without automatic font overrides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does MS Word automatically change my font to Mangal?
Word uses an internal font mapping system that automatically replaces fonts it perceives as missing or incompatible for a specific language script. Mangal is a default Unicode Hindi font in Windows, so Word defaults to it if it rejects Kruti Dev 10.
What is the difference between Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts?
Kruti Dev is a non-Unicode (legacy) Hindi font that requires a specific typewriter-style keyboard layout, while Mangal is a standard Unicode font in Windows designed for rendering Devanagari script universally across the web and modern apps.
How can I check if Word is substituting my fonts?
You can check this by navigating to File > Options > Advanced in Microsoft Word. Scroll down to the 'Show document content' section and click the 'Font Substitution' button to see which missing fonts are being replaced.
Will Kruti Dev fonts work properly in WPS Office?
Yes, WPS Office fully supports locally installed third-party fonts, including legacy Hindi fonts like Kruti Dev, and generally does not force automatic Unicode substitution, making it an excellent alternative for regional typing.
