Microsoft Word supports Gujarati (Unicode) fonts natively. You simply need to install the font on your system first. Once installed, the font appears in Word’s font dropdown immediately.

This guide covers downloading free fonts (including system fonts and Google Fonts), installation on Windows and Mac, and how to type in Gujarati in Word.

Step 1

Download the Font

You have several easy options:

Option A: Use a Pre-installed System Font (Easiest)

On most Windows PCs, Shruti (and often Shruti Bold) is already installed. Just open Microsoft Word and look for “Shruti” in the font list. No download is needed.

Option B: From Google Fonts (Recommended for Modern Fonts)

  1. Go to fonts.google.com or our Font Generator.
  2. Search for any of these popular Gujarati fonts:
    • Noto Sans Gujarati
    • Hind Vadodara
    • Mukta Vaani
    • Rasa
    • Shrikhand
    • Mogra
    • Baloo Bhai 2
    • Anek Gujarati
  3. Click “Download family”.
  4. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to get the .ttf files.

Option C: Other Free Unicode Fonts

Popular free options include Aakar, Lohit Gujarati, Padmaa, and Ekatra. Search for them and download the .ttf or .otf files from reputable open source sources.

Notice: Avoid legacy non Unicode fonts (Gopika, Krishna, Saumil, Avantika, etc.) for new work. They only look correct when the exact font is installed on that machine and do not work reliably across devices, mobile phones, or the web.
Step 2

Install on Windows (Windows 10 / 11)

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to your downloaded .ttf or .otf file.
  2. Right click the font file.
  3. Select "Install" (for your user account only) or "Install for all users" (system-wide: requires admin rights).
  4. If Microsoft Word was already open, close it completely and reopen it.
  5. In Word, click the font dropdown and type the font name (e.g., “Noto Sans Gujarati” or “Hind Vadodara”). It should appear immediately.
Tip: If the font does not show up, fully quit Word (check Task Manager), reopen it, and search for the exact font name in the font selector box.
Step 3

Install on Mac (macOS)

  1. Double click the downloaded .ttf or .otf font file.
  2. The macOS Font Book opens and displays a live preview.
  3. Click the "Install Font" button at the bottom of the preview window.
  4. The font becomes available immediately in Microsoft Word for Mac and all other applications.
Step 4

Enable Gujarati Typing in Word

Installing a font only changes how text looks. To actually type Gujarati characters you need an active Gujarati keyboard layout on your operating system.

On Windows:

  1. Go to Settings → Time and language → Language and region.
  2. Click "Add a language" and search for “Gujarati”.
  3. Install Gujarati and add a keyboard:
    • Gujarati Phonetic: Easiest for most people (type English sounds and get Gujarati).
    • Gujarati InScript: Official government standard layout.
  4. Switch keyboards anytime with Win + Space.

On macOS:

  1. Go to System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources.
  2. Click the + button and search for “Gujarati”.
  3. Add Gujarati – QWERTY or Gujarati – Transliteration (type English phonetically).
  4. Switch keyboards with Control + Space (or via the menu bar icon).

Once the keyboard is active, open Microsoft Word, select your installed Gujarati font, and start typing smoothly.

Best Gujarati Fonts for MS Word by Document Type

Here are the recommended fonts tailored for different types of documents:

Document Type Recommended Font(s) Styling Highlights
Official letters and reports Noto Sans Gujarati, Hind Vadodara, Shruti Clean, sharp readability, formal appearance
Books and long documents Rasa, Noto Serif Gujarati Traditional serif rhythm comfortable for long reading
Invitations and cards Shrikhand, Mogra, Kumar One Festive, royal Kankotri wedding celebration styling
Flyers, posters and headlines Baloo Bhai 2, Anek Gujarati, Shrikhand High impact bold weights that pop on print and screen
Academic / formal papers Noto Sans Gujarati, Hind Vadodara Comprehensive character sets and diacritic accuracy
Everyday body text Shruti, Mukta Vaani, Hind Vadodara Balanced line spacing, effortless legibility

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Font doesn’t appear in Word: Fully close Word (check Windows Task Manager to make sure no background processes remain), reopen it, and type the exact font name directly in the font selector.
2. Gujarati characters look broken or show boxes: You are probably using a legacy non Unicode font (Gopika, Krishna, etc.). Switch to a Unicode font such as Noto Sans Gujarati or Hind Vadodara. Convert old legacy text with our free Unicode Converter first.
3. Install button is greyed out on Windows: Right click the font file and select "Run as administrator" or "Install for all users".
4. Font looks pixelated at small sizes: Choose a well-hinted screen font such as Noto Sans Gujarati, Baloo Bhai 2, or Hind Vadodara for body text.
5. Can’t type Gujarati even after installing the font: Make sure a Gujarati keyboard layout is added and selected (Win + Space on Windows / Control + Space on Mac).

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