Kruti Dev Not Working Ms Word

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Kruti Dev Not Working in MS Word? Complete Fix Guide (2026)

Last Updated: January 2026

If Kruti Dev font is not working properly in MS Word, showing incorrect characters, boxes, or unreadable symbols, you are not alone. This is one of the most common issues faced by Hindi typing users.

In this guide, we explain why Kruti Dev stops working and how to fix it step-by-step.

Common Problems Users Face

  • Kruti Dev not appearing in font list
  • Hindi text showing boxes or squares
  • Text typing in English instead of Hindi
  • Copied text displaying broken characters
  • Formatting breaking after conversion

Reason 1: Font Not Installed Properly

The most common cause is incorrect installation. MS Word will not display Kruti Dev unless it is properly installed in your system fonts folder.

Solution:

  1. Close MS Word completely
  2. Install the font correctly in Windows
  3. Restart your computer
  4. Open MS Word again and check the font list

Detailed installation steps: How to Install Kruti Dev in Windows 11

Reason 2: Wrong Font Selected

Sometimes users type text without selecting Kruti Dev font. The keyboard input may be correct, but Word is using a different font.

Solution:

  • Select entire text (Ctrl + A)
  • Change font to Kruti Dev 010
  • Check if text displays correctly

Reason 3: ASCII vs Unicode Confusion

Kruti Dev is ASCII-based. If you copy Unicode Hindi text and paste it into Kruti Dev font, it will not display correctly.

To understand encoding difference, read: Unicode vs ASCII Hindi Fonts.

Solution:

Use a proper conversion tool before changing the font.

Step-by-step guide: Kruti Dev to Unicode Conversion

Reason 4: Kruti Dev Showing Boxes (□ □ □)

If you see square boxes instead of Hindi characters, it usually means:

  • The font is missing
  • The document was created on another computer
  • The encoding format differs

Fix:

  1. Install the required Kruti Dev version
  2. Ensure correct font is selected
  3. Avoid mixing Unicode and ASCII text

Reason 5: MS Word Version Compatibility

Older ASCII fonts may behave differently in newer MS Word versions. Word 2019, 2021, and Microsoft 365 use advanced text rendering engines.

Fix:

  • Ensure compatibility mode is disabled
  • Save document as .docx
  • Restart Word after font installation

Reason 6: Keyboard Layout Confusion

If typing produces incorrect characters, the issue may not be the font, but incorrect keyboard mapping.

Refer to: Kruti Dev Keyboard Layout Guide

Step-by-Step Quick Fix Checklist

  1. Close MS Word
  2. Ensure font is installed properly
  3. Restart system
  4. Select correct font in Word
  5. Check encoding type (ASCII vs Unicode)
  6. Avoid direct copy-paste without conversion

When to Use Conversion Instead of Font Change

If text was typed using Unicode (Mangal), simply switching the font to Kruti Dev will not work.

You must convert it properly.

Learn: Unicode to Kruti Dev Conversion

Final Advice

Most Kruti Dev issues in MS Word are caused by:

  • Improper installation
  • Encoding confusion
  • Incorrect font selection
  • Copy-paste without conversion

Once you understand how ASCII-based fonts work, these problems become easy to fix.

For a deeper understanding of encoding systems, also read:

About the Author: This article was written by Devesh Jaiswal, founder of KrutiDev.com, an independent educational platform focused on structured Hindi typing resources.