How to Type Bengali Punctuation in Word with Bijoy Keyboard
Question details
The user needs to type a colon or other standard punctuation when typing in Bengali with the Bijoy keyboard, and resolve formatting issues when pasting Bengali text into a document.
- Product
- Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Typing Bengali punctuation using the Bijoy Bayanno keyboard and pasting Bengali text without formatting issues.
- Observed behavior
- The colon key types a Bengali character instead of a colon when using the SutonnyMJ font. Additionally, pasted Bengali text contains unwanted formatting or spacing.
Ensure your Bijoy Bayanno software is running properly and that the SutonnyMJ font is installed on your system before adjusting formatting.
Switch to English Layout for Punctuation and Paste as Plain Text
The most effective way to type a colon and avoid formatting errors with copied Bengali text.
Because the Bijoy layout maps specific punctuation keys to Bengali characters, typing standard English punctuation requires a quick layout toggle. When pasting content from external sources, stripping the source formatting is essential to avoid broken characters and irregular spacing.
When you need to type a colon or standard punctuation, temporarily switch your keyboard layout from Bijoy (Bengali) to English. You can usually do this by pressing 'Ctrl + Alt + B' or clicking the system tray language icon.
After typing the punctuation mark, switch the layout back to Bijoy (Bengali) using the same shortcut to continue typing.
To paste copied Bengali text into your Word document, right-click the destination area and select 'Keep Text Only' under the Paste Options.
Select the pasted text, go to the Home tab, and change the font to SutonnyMJ to display the Bengali characters correctly and fix spacing issues.
Easily Type and Format Bengali Text with WPS Writer
WPS Writer offers seamless support for regional keyboards like Bijoy Bayanno, making it easy to type, paste, and format Bengali documents effortlessly without spacing errors.
- 1. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office and create a new Blank Document in WPS Writer.
- 2. Paste as Unformatted Text: Click the dropdown arrow under 'Paste' on the Home tab and select 'Keep Text Only' to drop formatting from copied Bengali text.
- 3. Apply your Font: Highlight the text, go to the Font dropdown menu, and select SutonnyMJ to accurately format your Bengali text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Bengali text look like random symbols when I paste it?
This happens when the destination document doesn't carry over the original font (like SutonnyMJ) or tries to interpret it as a standard English font. Pasting the text using 'Keep Text Only' and manually reapplying the Bengali font resolves this.
Can I remap the colon key in Bijoy Bayanno?
Bijoy's layout is typically hardcoded to map specific keys for Bengali characters. The easiest workaround is to briefly toggle to the English layout using Ctrl + Alt + B to type the punctuation, then toggle back.
Why are there extra spaces in my pasted Bengali text?
Copying from websites or PDFs often carries over hidden web formatting and CSS margins. Using 'Paste > Keep Text Only' removes these hidden styles, fixing the spacing issues in your document.
