Mangal — Microsoft Windows Default Marathi Unicode Font
Mangal is the default Unicode Devanagari font on Windows since XP. Free download, pre-installed on most Windows PCs — available in Regular and Bold.
Mangal is the default Unicode Devanagari font on Microsoft Windows since Windows XP. It has become the most common Marathi/Hindi font in office documents, emails and PDFs worldwide.
Why Mangal matters
Mangal is a Unicode font, which means text typed in Mangal can be read by anyone — on any device, in any app — without them needing to install the font. This is a fundamental advantage over legacy fonts like Kruti Dev.
- Pre-installed on all Windows computers since XP
- Used by Indian government websites and official documents
- Widely supported in MS Office, Adobe products, web browsers
- Free for all uses (bundled with Windows)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mangal a free font?
Yes — Mangal comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows and is free to use.
Can I use Mangal on macOS?
Macs do not ship with Mangal but include Devanagari MT which works similarly. You can also install Mangal manually.
Mangal vs Nirmala UI?
Nirmala UI is Windows 8+ default; Mangal is the older XP-era default. Nirmala is technically superior for modern uses.
Does Mangal support Marathi characters?
Yes — it has full Devanagari support including all Marathi-specific characters like ळ.
How to set Mangal as default in Word?
File → Options → Proofing → Custom → set default font for Complex Scripts to Mangal.
Is Mangal used by Indian government?
Yes — many state and central government websites and forms specify Mangal Unicode as the standard.