How to Use Marathi Fonts on Android Phones
Learn how to type Marathi on Android, use English-to-Marathi typing, fix text that does not display correctly, and copy Marathi text to WhatsApp and other apps.
Most Android phones support Marathi text out of the box:
You can type Marathi using an English keyboard, write Marathi messages, create Marathi status text, and copy Marathi text to different apps.
Step 1: Turn On Marathi Typing in Gboard
Gboard can help you type Marathi using English letters. You do not need to remember the Marathi keyboard layout:
- Open Settings → System or General Management.
- Tap Language and Input.
- Select On-Screen Keyboard → Gboard.
- Tap Languages → Add Keyboard.
- Search for Marathi (मराठी).
- Select the Marathi keyboard option and tap Done.
- Open WhatsApp or another app and tap the globe icon on the keyboard.
- Select Marathi and start typing.
*Note: The exact menu names may be slightly different on different Android phone brands and operating system skins.
Step 2: Copy and Paste Marathi Text
You can also create Marathi text online and copy it to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and other apps.
You do not need to install a special font on your phone just to copy normal Unicode Marathi text. Our Marathi Font Generator lets you type and copy Marathi text directly from your browser.
Step 3: Fix Marathi Text That Looks Wrong
If Marathi text shows boxes, question marks, or strange characters on your mobile screen, try these quick solutions:
For almost all modern Android phones running Android 9 and newer, Unicode Marathi displays clearly and accurately.