If you are preparing for SSC, UP Police, Allahabad High Court, Bihar BSSC, or Rajasthan High Court typing tests, learning Mangal Font (Remington Gail Layout) is mandatory.

However, many candidates struggle to type Hindi on their Windows PC because Windows does not include the Remington Gail layout by default (it only includes Inscript).

To type in Remington Gail, you must install Microsoft Hindi Indic Input 3. In this step-by-step guide, we walk you through the exact download, installation, and configuration process for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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Quick Overview: Installation Summary

Parameter	Specification
Official Tool	Microsoft Hindi Indic Input 3 (64-bit / 32-bit)
Supported OS	Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
Font Type	Mangal Font (Unicode Standard)
Layouts Provided	Remington Gail, Remington CBI, Inscript
Language Switch Shortcut	Alt + Shift or Windows Key + Spacebar
Remington Toggle Shortcut	Ctrl + 0 (or click floating language bar)
Online Simulator	Practice Remington Gail on Typing Nexus

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1. Step-by-Step Installation Process

Step 1: Download Microsoft Hindi Indic Input 3

1. Search for “Microsoft Indic Input 3 Download” or visit the official Bhashaindia portal / Microsoft language download archive.
2. Download the 64-bit .zip installer (most modern PCs run 64-bit Windows).
3. Right-click the downloaded .zip file and click Extract All.

Step 2: Run the Setup Installer

1. Double-click Hindi_Indic_Input_3_64-bit.msi.
2. Follow the setup wizard → Click Next → Accept License Agreement → Click Install.
3. Once installation completes, click Close.

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2. Configuring Remington Gail Layout in Windows Settings

After installing the tool, you must select Remington Gail as your active keyboard layout:

1. Look at the bottom right corner of your Windows Taskbar next to the clock. You will see the language abbreviation (e.g. ENG or HIN).
2. Click on the language icon (or press Windows Key + Spacebar) and switch to Hindi (India) - Hindi Indic Input 3.
3. A small floating toolbar (Language Bar) will appear on screen.
4. Click the small Settings / Gear Icon on the Language Bar → Go to Keyboards.
5. Select “Hindi Remington (GAIL)”.
6. You are now ready to type in Mangal Remington Gail in MS Word, Notepad, and web browsers!

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3. How to Fix Common Windows 10/11 Language Bar Issues

Issue 1: Floating Language Bar is Missing

• Fix: Open Windows Settings → Go to Time & Language → Typing → Advanced keyboard settings.
• Check the box for “Use the desktop language bar when it’s available”.
• Click Language bar options → Select “Floating On Desktop” or “Docked in the taskbar”.

Issue 2: Switching Quickly Between English and Hindi

• Press Alt + Shift to instantly toggle between English typing and Hindi typing.
• Inside Hindi mode, press Ctrl + 0 to quickly toggle the Remington Gail layout on or off.

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4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is Hindi Indic Input 3 free to download and use?
Answer: Yes, Microsoft Hindi Indic Input 3 is an official, 100% free tool provided by Microsoft for Indian language input.

Q2: What is the difference between Remington Gail and Remington CBI in Indic Input 3?
Answer: Gail and CBI are 98% identical, but Remington Gail is the universal standard required in SSC, High Courts, and UP Police exams. Always select Hindi Remington (GAIL).

Q3: Can we practice Remington Gail typing online without installing software?
Answer: Yes! On the Typing Nexus Practice Platform, the in-browser simulator automatically maps your English keyboard to Mangal Remington Gail without needing any software installation.

Q4: Does Hindi Indic Input 3 support Alt codes for special characters?
Answer: Yes, all standard Alt codes (Alt + 0216, Alt + 0228, etc.) are fully supported when NumLock is ON.

Q5: Which version should I install: 32-bit or 64-bit?
Answer: Check your Windows system type in Settings → System → About. If it says “64-bit operating system”, install the 64-bit version.

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5. Official Practice & Free Mock Tests

Start practicing Hindi Remington Gail typing tests now:

• Practice Hindi Remington Gail Typing on Typing Nexus
• Master Mangal Remington Hindi Alt Codes Cheat Sheet

Set up your software, master your key placements, and qualify your Hindi typing test with Typing Nexus!