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How to Install and Use the FMbindumathi Sinhala Font in Word
Question details
The user needs to install the FMbindumathi font and configure Microsoft Word to correctly type and display Sinhala characters.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Typing documents in the Sinhala language using a specifically downloaded custom font.
- Observed behavior
- Proper font installation and language support must be established so that Sinhala characters render correctly without breaking or showing as empty boxes.
Ensure you have downloaded the FMbindumathi font file (usually in .ttf or .otf format) from a trusted typography source to avoid malware, and save it to an accessible folder on your computer.
Install the FMbindumathi Font in Your Operating System
Install the downloaded font file directly into your OS so that Microsoft Word can recognize and use it.
Microsoft Word relies on the fonts installed in your computer's operating system. Adding the font to Windows or macOS makes it instantly available for your documents.
Navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded FMbindumathi file. If it is compressed in a ZIP folder, right-click and extract it first.
Right-click the .ttf or .otf font file and select 'Install' or 'Install for all users'.
If Microsoft Word is currently open, save your work, close the application, and reopen it so it can load the newly installed system fonts.
Open a document, go to the 'Home' tab, click the Font drop-down menu, and select 'FMbindumathi' from the list.
Enable Sinhala Language and Keyboard Support
If Sinhala characters do not display correctly after installing the font, you may need to enable complex-script support and a dedicated keyboard.
Easily Type in Sinhala with WPS Office
WPS Writer provides seamless support for complex scripts and custom system fonts like FMbindumathi. You can create, edit, and format multi-language documents effortlessly using this free, lightweight office suite.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install the free WPS Office suite on your computer.
- 2. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Writer and create a new blank document.
- 3. Select your font: Navigate to the Home tab and choose 'FMbindumathi' from the font drop-down list.
- 4. Start typing: Ensure your system keyboard is set to Sinhala and begin typing your document seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my Sinhala characters displaying as boxes or strange symbols in Word?
This usually occurs if the FMbindumathi font is not properly installed on your operating system, or if your application lacks the necessary complex-script support for rendering the Sinhala language.
Do I need to install the FMbindumathi font separately for every Office program?
No, installing the font directly into your Windows or Mac operating system automatically makes it available across all applications on that device, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and WPS Office.
How do I actually type in Sinhala after installing the font?
Installing the font only changes the text appearance. To type Sinhala characters, you must also add a Sinhala keyboard layout in your operating system's language settings and switch to it while typing.
