Type Tamil with English letters
Type a Tamil word in English letters, for example vanakkam, and press Space. It becomes Tamil script. Everything happens in your browser, and nothing you type here is sent anywhere.
How it works
- Type a word in English letters. After two letters a list of Tamil spellings opens under the word.
- Press Space to use the highlighted spelling and add one space. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose another spelling.
- Press Enter or a punctuation mark to use the spelling without adding a space.
- Press Escape to keep the English word as you typed it, for example a name.
- Press Ctrl+Z to undo a conversion.
Good to know
- It suggests spellings and you choose. The first spelling in the list is not always the one you want, so look at the list.
- The same typing works in the web editor and, with the Chrome extension, inside text boxes on other websites. It stays out of search and sign-in boxes.
- You can turn Tamil typing off in the settings if you write mixed English and Tamil.
How do I type Tamil with English letters?
Type a Tamil word in English letters, for example vanakkam, and press Space. It becomes Tamil script. A list of spellings opens under the word, and the first spelling is not always the one you want, so look at the list and choose another with the up and down arrow keys.
Does this page send what I type anywhere?
No. The conversion happens in your browser and nothing you type in this box is sent anywhere.
How do I keep an English word or a name as I typed it?
Press Escape to keep the English word as you typed it, for example a name.
Can I undo a conversion?
Yes. Press Ctrl+Z.
Can I type Tamil like this on other websites?
Yes, with the Chrome extension, inside text boxes on other websites. It stays out of search and sign-in boxes, and you can turn Tamil typing off in the settings.