Overview & Feature Analysis
Custom keyboard for the Tamil language
Swarachakra Tamil Keyboard
is a
free-to-use
communication
tool that lets Tamil speakers type in their unique script. True to the nuances of the Indian subcontinent language, this custom
keyboard
displays the consonants according to their arrangement in the
traditional structure of the language
. The characters are also grouped together, creating an intuitive experience for its users.
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With
good support
across most mobile devices, Swarachakra Tamil Keyboard is a great tool for speakers of the language—plus a
small file size
and
easy installation
. Other versions of the Swarachakra language tool include the
Swarachakra Asomiya Keyboard
and the
Swarachakra Marathi Keyboard
.
Intuitive Indic script tool
The Swarachakra Tamil Keyboard is built upon the
Swarachakra platform
, which is also a free-to-use text input platform specifically designed to introduce Indic scripts for modern devices. Unlike the single-text buttons of the Roman Alphabet keypads, the Tamil-language tool offers a set of base characters that expand to its variations. Users need to
hold the key
and choose from the subsequent wheel the exact letter they need.
With the Tamil alphabet having about
247 letters
, this clustered layout allows users to type within the limited keypad space available for most devices. Also, the
keyboard is customizable
, creating a more streamlined experience that suits a particular user’s needs. Needless to say, it also covers
numbers and special symbols
exclusively used in the Tamil script—punctuation marks, special characters, and technical notations.
It’s important to note that this Tamil keypad is built using a standardized approach to the language. There are
omitted nuances
that are based on loanwords or regional dialects. Also, while it has an intuitive touch interface, its
voice typing
capabilities
can still use more work.
Voice typing lets you speak to the device, which it automatically converts into written text—something that the app hasn’t pinned down.
Convenient and easy to use
For speakers of the Tamil language anywhere in the world, having the Swarachakra Tamil Keyboard is a great tool to conveniently
type using its unique script
. Its customizable layout and interface, plus the organization of its many characters, make it
easy to learn and use
for native speakers. It remains one of the top apps for this particular language despite lacking voice typing support.