Shortcut Key | Walkman Chanakya 905 Font
Understanding Walkman Chanakya 905 Font Shortcut Keys Walkman Chanakya 905 is a widely used legacy Hindi font. It relies on a Remington typewriter layout. This means typing in this font requires specific Alt code shortcut keys to generate special characters, half-letters, and conjuncts that are not present on the standard English QWERTY keyboard. Standard Typing Layout -> Normal Keystrokes -> Standard Characters Special Characters -> Alt + Code (Numpad) -> Special Conjuncts/Symbols Complete List of Walkman Chanakya 905 Shortcut Keys To type these characters, hold down the Alt key and type the four-digit numerical code on your numeric keypad . Ensure that Num Lock is turned on. Description Alt Shortcut Key ऋ Alt + 0161 त्त Alt + 0165 क्त Ka-Ta Conjunct Alt + 0167 द्द Da-Da Conjunct Alt + 0169 द्घ Da-Gha Conjunct Alt + 0171 द्ध Da-Dha Conjunct Alt + 0172 द्ब Da-Ba Conjunct Alt + 0173 द्भ Da-Bha Conjunct Alt + 0174 द्म Da-Ma Conjunct Alt + 0175 द्य Dya (as in Vidya) Alt + 0180 द्व Dwa (as in Dwar) Alt + 0182 ष्ट Shha-Ta Conjunct Alt + 0183 ष्ठ Shha-Tha Conjunct Alt + 0184 ह्य Ha-Ya Conjunct Alt + 0187 ह्र Ha-Ra Conjunct Alt + 0188 ह्ल Ha-La Conjunct Alt + 0189 ह्व Ha-Va Conjunct Alt + 0190 ह्य Alternative Ha-Ya Alt + 0191 रू Ru (Long Roo) Alt + 0197 हृ Hri (as in Hridaya) Alt + 0226 क्र Alt + 0228 त्र Alt + 0230 श्र Alt + 0231 द्र Alt + 0232 प्र Alt + 0233 ग्र Alt + 0234 ब्र Alt + 0235 फ्र Alt + 0236 ट्र Tra (Round bottom) Alt + 0239 ड्र Dra (Round bottom) Alt + 0240 ढ्र Dhra (Round bottom) Alt + 0241 म्र Alt + 0242 ्र Bottom Ra halant Alt + 0244 र् Top Reph (Half Ra) Alt + 0245 ङ Alt + 0246 ञ Alt + 0247 क्ष Alt + 0248 ज्ञ Alt + 0249 ॐ Alt + 0250 Step-by-Step Guide to Use the Shortcut Keys Follow these exact steps to ensure the codes register correctly in your word processor. Activate Num Lock : Press the Num Lock key on your keyboard. The LED light must be on. Switch Font : Select Walkman Chanakya 905 from your font dropdown menu in MS Word, PageMaker, or Photoshop. Hold Alt : Press and hold the left Alt key down. Input Code : Type the 4-digit code (e.g., 0180 for द्य ) strictly using the numerical keypad on the right side of your keyboard. Do not use the number row above the alphabet keys. Release Alt : Let go of the Alt key. The special character will appear on your screen. Troubleshooting Common Typing Issues The code outputs a strange symbol or English character : You are likely using the number row above the QWERTY keys instead of the dedicated Numpad. The character changes automatically : Microsoft Word often "corrects" legacy font typing via AutoCorrect. Go to File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options and disable "Capitalize first letter of sentences" and "Straight quotes with smart quotes" . The font looks corrupted in PDF exports : Walkman Chanakya 905 is a Non-Unicode TrueType Font (TTF). When converting to PDF, ensure you choose the "Embed Fonts" option in your PDF printer settings to prevent layout distortion on other computers. To help you get the most out of your layout, please let me know: Which software program are you using to type (e.g., MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker)? Do you need assistance with converting Walkman Chanakya text into modern Unicode Hindi? Share public link This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later.
Tutorial: Using the "Walkman Chanakya 905" Font Shortcut Key Overview This tutorial shows how to install the Walkman Chanakya 905 font (if needed), assign or use a keyboard shortcut to apply it, and use that shortcut in common applications (Windows and Microsoft Word). Assumption: you want a system or application-level shortcut that quickly switches selected text to the Walkman Chanakya 905 font. If you need a different app (e.g., macOS Pages, LibreOffice, Google Docs) mention it and I’ll add specifics.
1) Get and install the font
Download the Walkman Chanakya 905 font file (usually .ttf or .otf) from a trusted source. Windows: walkman chanakya 905 font shortcut key
Right-click the .ttf/.otf → Install (or Install for all users).
macOS:
Double-click the font file → Install Font in Font Book. Activate Num Lock : Press the Num Lock
2) Create a system/application shortcut strategy (choose one)
System-level font switching is not typically available; use an application macro or third-party utility. Options:
Microsoft Word macro (recommended for Word users). AutoHotkey (Windows) for a global shortcut. macOS Automator/AppleScript or Keyboard Maestro for macOS global/app shortcuts. Walkman Chanakya 905"
3) Microsoft Word: Quick shortcut via macro + Keybinding
Open Word → press Alt+F11 to open the VBA editor. Insert → Module. Paste this macro (replace exactFontName if needed): Sub ApplyWalkmanChanakya905() Selection.Font.Name = "Walkman Chanakya 905" End Sub