Tamil Keyboard.
Tamil Keyboards for the computers and laptops are available with Tamil only text printed in the keys. While there are keyboards with keys printed in Tamil and English which can be connected to your computer or laptop through the correct connecting port. So as a user you can select which ever language suits your need for to type. Also there are printed stickers which you can paste on the keys of your computer or laptop keyboards. These boards can be purchased in computer accessory shops in countries where Tamil people are living. Also they can be purchased in the internet where many e-business web sites are selling them.
If you are interested in buying a Tamil keyboard for your computer then go for an English Tamil printed one. Because if you are having a Tamil keys only keyboard then you have to change for an English one when you want to use English. You can't change your keyboard while the computer is functioning. Also frequently changing keyboard may damage the key board connector pin. If you are a professional type setter typing in Tamil then you can go for a full Tamil printed keyboard.
While you are having the full Tamil Keyboard and if you want to type in English then you can use the on-screen keyboard from your computer. Or you can type in English through the main keyboard and can type Tamil language through the on screen keyboard by setting it to Tamil.
To get the onboard keyboard go to Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > On-Screen Keyboard.
Also if you want to Type in Tamil using the on-screen keyboard get following the guide and select a Tamil font and use it in the keyboard menu.
There are some web sites which offer you some special service like giving you the words in Tamil where you will type the Tamil words in English from your computer keyboard. Also they offer word suggestions for correct word to select and paste.
Type in English.
Words in Unicode Tamil
Types of Tamil keyboards that are available for sale..
- Tamil only printed in the keys of the keyboard.
- Tamil and English are printed in equal size in the keyboard.
- Tamil and one of the Indian regional languages are printed in equal size in the keyboard. This is a good idea for those Tamil translators and other Indian language translators.
- Tamil letter stickers and instructions on which key to paste them on the keyboard.