Sinhala Font & Unicode Blog
Guides, tutorials, and tips for Sinhala and Tamil language tools.
Unicode vs FM Fonts — What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Understand the fundamental difference between Unicode Sinhala fonts and legacy FM fonts, and why converting is important for long-term document compatibility.
Complete Singlish Typing Guide — Type Sinhala Using English Letters
A comprehensive reference for all Singlish key mappings. Learn to type any Sinhala character using our phonetic system with practical examples.
Best Sinhala Fonts in 2026 — Complete Font Guide for Sri Lankans
From legacy FM fonts to modern Unicode fonts like Noto Sans Sinhala — discover the best fonts for web, print, and office use.
How to Convert Sinhala FM Fonts to Unicode — Step by Step
A practical walkthrough for converting old FM font Word documents to Unicode so they display correctly on any device.
Sinhala Font Problems & Fixes — Why Your Sinhala Text Looks Wrong
Common issues like boxes, question marks, and garbled characters when viewing Sinhala text — causes and solutions explained.
The History of FM Fonts in Sri Lanka
How FM fonts became the dominant Sinhala typing system in Sri Lanka before Unicode, and why they are still in use today.
Best Sinhala Typing Tools in 2026 — Online & Offline
A complete list of Sinhala typing tools, keyboard apps, and converters available today with pros and cons of each.
Sinhala Unicode Typing Guide — Keyboards, Apps & Methods
Different ways to type Sinhala Unicode on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Step-by-step setup for each platform.
Sinhala Fonts for Graphic Design in Sri Lanka
Which Sinhala fonts work best for posters, social media, branding, and print design. Includes font pairing tips.
Sinhala Font Compatibility Guide — Which Apps Support Unicode?
Does your Sinhala text show correctly in WhatsApp, Word, Gmail, Photoshop? This guide covers compatibility for all major apps.