| abstract | - Before you start using Ascii Punjabi fonts - Read this important section on Using Unicode Punjabi on SikhiWiki. The modern and more compatible way to write Gurmukhi on your computer is by using the Unicode system. This system system has many advantages and is now the industry standard. Main article: SikhiWiki:Using Punjabi on SikhiWiki Traditionally, Ascii fonts sets have been used to represent different languages on computers. This is an extension of using different fonts within the same language. For example, when writing in English, one can use various font sets like "Times Roman" or "Arial", etc. This method has many restrictions and disadvantages when used to represent characters of different languages. The main disadvantage is the none compatibility with other computers; it is a non-regulated and non-standardised system; every computer needs to have "the particular fonts set" loaded before the text will display. To resolve problems associated with representing characters of different world languages, the computer industry has come up with a much better solution. This is to use a unique code to represent all the characters of the most popular world languages. This "universal" method of representing the world's languages is called Unicode . To allow you to work in Gurmukhi script, you will need to enable unicode language on your computer. Learn how to setup your computer to type Punjabi/Gurmukhi - Once you do this you can enter text in Gurmukhi also. This is usefull if you are wanting to include Gurbani Quotes or other bani along with English. An online OnScreen Punjabi Gurmukhi/Shahmukhi Keyboard link is also included for typing without any kind of Setup.
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