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How to Fix Word for Mac Changing Hindi Text to Mangal Font
Question details
The user wants to prevent Word for Mac from automatically switching the selected Sanskrit Text font to the Mangal font when typing with a Hindi keyboard.
- Product
- Microsoft Word for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Typing Hindi text in a Word document using a specific non-default font.
- Observed behavior
- When switching to the Hindi keyboard layout, Word for Mac automatically overrides the chosen font and changes the text to the Mangal font.
Ensure you have the latest system updates installed for macOS, as font substitution glitches in Word are frequently resolved by newer macOS releases like Ventura or 12.6.4.
Update macOS and Microsoft Word
Updating to a newer version of macOS and installing the latest Office patches often resolves OS-level font fallback bugs affecting Word.
This specific font behavior is heavily tied to how older macOS versions interact with Microsoft Word's complex script handling. Users have reported that updating to macOS 12.6.4 or macOS Ventura eliminates the unwanted font switch to Mangal.
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen, select 'System Settings' (or 'System Preferences'), navigate to 'General', and click on 'Software Update'.
If an update is available (such as Ventura or 12.6.4+), follow the on-screen prompts to download and install it. Your Mac will need to restart.
Open Microsoft Word, go to the 'Help' menu in the top menu bar, and select 'Check for Updates'. Use the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool to install any pending updates for Word.
Test in a New Document and Clear Preferences
Migrated settings from older macOS versions can sometimes cause persistent font glitches. Testing a clean document helps isolate the issue.
Try WPS Office to Avoid Font Glitches on Mac
If Microsoft Word continues to struggle with Hindi keyboards and font substitutions on your Mac, WPS Office offers a stable, lightweight, and free alternative. It fully supports complex scripts and provides seamless multi-language typing.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office suite for Mac from the official website.
- 2. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open your existing Word document.
- 3. Type seamlessly: Select your preferred Hindi font and type without worrying about unexpected automatic font changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Word automatically change my font when I switch keyboards?
Word has a built-in font fallback mechanism for complex scripts. If it detects a language switch (like English to Hindi), it often overrides the current font with a default system font for that language (like Mangal) if it assumes the selected font lacks proper glyphs or due to compatibility bugs.
Does this Hindi font issue happen in other Mac applications?
Typically, no. Users report that native Apple applications like Pages handle the Hindi keyboard and Sanskrit Text fonts correctly without forcing a switch to Mangal, pointing to a Microsoft Word-specific behavior.
Can migrating settings to a new Mac cause font issues in Word?
Yes, migrating system settings from an older macOS version (such as macOS 12.3) to a newer one can sometimes carry over outdated or corrupted Office preferences, leading to font substitution glitches. Rebuilding these preferences often resolves the problem.
