What platforms and software will Annapurna SIL work in?

Annapurna SIL will work on MacOS, Linux and Windows. However, keep in mind that more recent versions (such as MacOS 27+ and Windows 11) give the best support. The other key to successful rendering of complex fonts is the support given by the application you are using.

What is so special about Annapurna SIL?

This font is designed to work with OpenType font technology. To take advantage of the advanced typographic capabilities of this font, you must be using applications that provide an adequate level of support for OpenType. These advanced capabilities provide the logic for complex rendering of the Devanagari script and access to the variant character forms used in many languages.

What characters are included with this release?

Annapurna SIL covers all the characters from the Devanagari blocks in the Unicode Standard version 17 plus characters from other blocks. See Character Set Support for the full listing.

My language uses variant forms of some Devanagari characters. How do I type these using the Annapurna font?

If your application supports OpenType Stylistic Sets features, you can use these to access the font features built into the font. See Annapurna SIL Features on the Annapurna Smart Font Features page for more details.

If your application does not support OpenType Stylistic Sets features, you can use TypeTunerWeb to customize the font with the variants you require. See Annapurna SIL TypeTuner Guide on the Annapurna Smart Font Features page for more details. We also provide a separate Nepali font download containing the glyph variants used in Nepal.

Can I make a web page using this font?

Yes. You can create web pages that request that Annapurna SIL be used to display them. In the download package we provide a WOFF font. See Using SIL Fonts on Web Pages for instructions on using fonts on web pages.

Do you supply a keyboard to use with Annapurna SIL?

These fonts do not include keyboards or other software for entering text. To type the symbols in these fonts use the keyboarding systems provided in your OS or use a separate utility. SIL’s Keyman program is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and even mobile devices.

Various other means may be available for different operating system platforms to create additional input methods. Some suggestions are listed at the Writing Systems Technical Resources article on Keyboard Tools.

Can I make changes to Annapurna SIL?

Yes! That is allowed as long as you abide by the conditions of the SIL Open Font License.

I notice that the Annapurna font is missing a number of Vedic characters and extensions. Will you be adding these soon?

We do not currently have plans to add full Vedic support to Annapurna. However, the font is released under the SIL Open Font License, which permits you to modify the font and release it under a different name. If you wish to add these characters yourself, please do so, bearing in mind the full terms of the license.