Sinhala Font Compatibility Guide — Which Apps Support Unicode in 2026?
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In 2026, Sinhala Unicode is supported across virtually all major platforms and applications. FM fonts, however, are not supported anywhere except when the specific font is installed. Here is the complete compatibility table.
| App / Platform | Sinhala Unicode | FM Fonts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Unicode renders perfectly on all devices | |
| Microsoft Word | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Font required | Unicode works with Iskoola Pota / Noto Sans Sinhala |
| Gmail | ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Web and mobile both support Unicode Sinhala |
| Google Docs | ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Full Unicode support, use Noto Sans Sinhala font |
| Facebook / Instagram | ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Sinhala Unicode posts and comments work fine |
| Viber | ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Unicode Sinhala displays correctly on all platforms |
| Telegram | ✅ Full | ❌ Broken | Full Unicode support |
| Adobe Photoshop | ✅ CC2019+ | ⚠️ Font required | Enable South Asian features for proper rendering |
| Adobe Illustrator | ✅ CC2019+ | ⚠️ Font required | Requires World-Ready Composer enabled |
| Canva | ✅ Full | ❌ Not supported | Use Noto Sans Sinhala from the font picker |
| Google Chrome | ✅ Full | ❌ Not supported | All websites with Unicode render correctly |
| Android | ✅ Full | ❌ Not supported | Native Sinhala Unicode support from Android 4.0+ |
| iPhone (iOS) | ✅ Full | ❌ Not supported | Full Unicode support from iOS 13+ |
The Clear Winner: Unicode
As the compatibility table shows, Sinhala Unicode works everywhere in 2026. FM fonts are incompatible with every modern platform unless the specific font is installed. The conclusion is clear — all Sinhala content should be in Unicode for maximum compatibility.
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