How to Install Marathi Font in Microsoft Word
Install, type and format Marathi fonts in MS Word on Windows and Mac. Step-by-step with troubleshooting.
Before you start
Microsoft Word has built-in Unicode support for Marathi, but you need the right font installed. This guide walks you through installing Unicode Marathi fonts (Mangal, Tiro Devanagari) and legacy fonts (Kruti Dev, Shree Lipi) in Word.
Step-by-step instructions
- Download a Marathi font. Visit our font library, pick a font (Mangal for Unicode, AMS Manthan for calligraphy), click Download TTF.
- Install on Windows. Right-click the downloaded .ttf file → Install (or Install for all users for admins).
- Install on Mac. Double-click the .ttf file → Font Book opens → click Install Font.
- Open Word. Close and reopen Microsoft Word so it picks up the newly installed font.
- Select the font. Click the Font dropdown in the Home tab and scroll to the Marathi font name.
- Type in Marathi. Enable Marathi keyboard (Windows: Settings → Language → Marathi) or paste Unicode text from our generator.
- Format and save. Format your Marathi text as usual. When saving as PDF, embed the font: File → Options → Save → tick "Embed fonts in this file".
🎯 Tip: If something doesn't work, scroll to FAQs below for common fixes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marathi font not appearing in Word?
Close Word completely, reopen it. If still missing, restart your computer. Verify the font is installed via Windows Settings → Personalization → Fonts.
How to type Marathi without installing keyboard?
Use our English to Marathi converter — type in English, copy the Marathi Unicode output, paste into Word.
Which Marathi font is best for Word?
Mangal is bundled with Windows and works out of the box. Tiro Devanagari Marathi (free Google Font) is more modern and readable.
How to print Marathi from Word?
Print as normal. If printout shows boxes, embed the font: File → Options → Save → Embed fonts in this file.
Can I use Kruti Dev in Word?
Yes. Install the Kruti Dev TTF, select it in the Font dropdown, and type using a Kruti Dev keyboard layout. Not portable — reader needs the same font installed.
Marathi text looks like boxes?
Your Word document has Marathi characters but no Marathi font. Install Mangal or Tiro Devanagari Marathi and apply it to the affected text.