One of the most frustrating obstacles for candidates learning Mangal Font (Remington Gail Layout) for government typing exams (SSC, UP Police, High Court, and BSSC) is the infamous “Chhoti ‘i’ Ki Matra” (ि) Glitch.

Beginners who switch from traditional KrutiDev to Unicode Mangal often find that typing "कि" or "दिन" results in weird combinations like "िक" or disjointed characters.

In this guide, we explain why this happens in Unicode systems and give you the exact 3-step permanent fix for MS Word, web browsers, and official typing software.

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Quick Overview: Chhoti-I Keystroke Rule

Environment	Correct Typing Keystroke Sequence	What Shows on Screen
Traditional KrutiDev 010	Press f (ि) FIRST $\rightarrow$ Press k (क)	कि
Mangal Remington Gail	Press f (ि) FIRST $\rightarrow$ Press k (क)	कि (Handled by Unicode Engine)
Mangal Inscript	Press k (क) FIRST $\rightarrow$ Press f (ि)	कि (Phonetic Logic)
Glitch Cause in Word	”Typing replaces selected text” or Font Mismatch	Characters jumping or inverting
Online Simulator	Test on Typing Nexus Engine	Auto-corrected & 100% Exam-Accurate

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1. Why Does the Chhoti ‘i’ Glitch Happen?

In the old legacy font KrutiDev 010, letters were simply mapped to English ASCII codes. When you typed f + k, the screen simply printed the image of f followed by k.

However, Mangal Font is a Unicode Standard Font:

• Unicode requires text to be stored in the linguistic logical order (Consonant + Matra).
• When using Hindi Indic Input 3 (Remington Gail), the software visually allows you to press f (ि) first, and then as soon as you press k (क), the Unicode input engine automatically merges them into "कि".
• If your text editor or browser does not have Complex Script / Indic Text Rendering enabled, the matra fails to combine and appears disconnected!

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2. Step-by-Step Fix in MS Word & Windows

Fix 1: Enable Unicode Complex Text in MS Word

1. Open MS Word.
2. Go to File → Options → Advanced.
3. Scroll down to the “Show document content” section.
4. Set Numeral to System or Hindi.
5. Ensure the font selected is Mangal (or Aparajita / Nirmala UI), NOT a non-Unicode font like Times New Roman.

Fix 2: Configure Microsoft Hindi Indic Input 3 Settings

1. On the floating Language Bar, click the small Settings / Gear Icon.
2. Go to Settings → Advanced.
3. Check the box for “Enable Visual Order for Remington GAIL”.
4. Click OK and restart your application.

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3. Correct Keystroke Practice for Common Words

Practice these 5 common word patterns to build natural muscle memory:

1. दिन (Day): Press f (ि) → Press o (द) → Press v (न) = दिन
2. किताब (Book): Press f (ि) → Press k (क) → Press w (त) → Press k (ा) → Press c (ब) = किताब
3. स्थिति (Situation): Press Shift + c (ष्) → Press d (्) → Press f (ि) → Press w (थ) → Press f (ि) → Press w (त) = स्थिति
4. इतिहास (History): Press b (इ) → Press w (त) → Press f (ि) → Press u (ह) → Press k (ा) → Press m (स) = इतिहास

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4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does Chhoti ‘i’ matra appear after the letter when I type?
Answer: If you are using the Inscript layout, the matra is typed AFTER the consonant. If you are using Remington Gail, the matra f is pressed BEFORE the consonant. Make sure your layout is set to Hindi Remington (GAIL).

Q2: Does this matra issue happen in official government exam software?
Answer: No, official TCS iON and High Court exam engines have built-in Unicode layout drivers that render Chhoti-i matras seamlessly.

Q3: Can we practice Remington Gail typing online without any matra glitches?
Answer: Yes, the Typing Nexus Exam Simulator has a dedicated Hindi Unicode engine that handles all matras, halants, and conjuncts with 100% accuracy.

Q4: Which key is used for Chhoti ‘i’ matra in Remington Gail?
Answer: The f key on the home row is used for Chhoti ‘i’ matra (ि).

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5. Official Practice & Free Mock Tests

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

Master Hindi matras effortlessly and pass your exam with confidence on Typing Nexus!