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A step-by-step guide that shows you how to set your keyboard to write in Hindi on WhatsApp for Android and iPhone
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This wikiHow teaches you how to type in Hindi on WhatsApp on your phone or tablet. To write Hindi characters, you'll need to install the Hindi language keyboard in your phone's Settings app, then switch to the Hindi keyboard and start typing.

Typing in Hindi on WhatsApp Made Simple

Just add the Hindi keyboard and switch it on when typing. On iOS, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard > Hindi . On Android, go to Settings > Language & input > Current Keyboard > Languages > Hindi . To switch, long-press the globe on your keyboard and tap Hindi .

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Adding a Hindi Keyboard (iPhone/iPad)

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  1. It's a grey app with gears on it. You'll likely find it on the Home Screen.
  2. This option is near the top of the "Settings" page.
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  3. It's close to the bottom of the "General" page.
  4. You'll see it near the top of the page.
  5. It's the last option on this page.
  6. Since your iPhone's languages are arranged alphabetically, you'll find this in the "H" section.
    • If Hindi appears near the top of the "SUGGESTED KEYBOARDS" list near the top of this page, you may not need to scroll down to see it.
  7. This option places traditional Hindi symbols on your keyboard rather than transcribing them as you type.
  8. You may now choose a Hindi keyboard from within your iPhone's standard keyboard.
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Adding a Hindi Keyboard (Android)

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  1. This grey, gear-shaped app is likely in your Android's App Drawer.
  2. You may have to scroll down to view this option.
    • On Samsung devices, you will find this in the General management page.
  3. If you are using an older version of Android, instead find the section labeled "Keyboard & input methods" on the Language & input page.
  4. On some versions of Android, this option may be labeled Current Keyboard .
    • On Android 7 the default keyboard is Gboard (Google keyboard) .
    • On Samsung devices the default keyboard is Samsung keyboard .
  5. Doing so will open a list of languages you can use with your keyboard.
    • For Samsung keyboards, tap Languages and types and then tap Add input languages .
  6. You may have to first toggle the Use system language option to the off position. This will download the Hindi language for your current keyboard.
    • For Samsung keyboards, tap the download button to the right of the हिंदी heading.
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Using the Hindi Keyboard

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  1. Doing so will minimize Settings.
  2. It's a green app with a white phone icon.
  3. It's at either the bottom of the screen (iPhone) or the top of the screen (Android).
    • If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen to view the "Chats" page.
  4. Doing so will open the conversation.
  5. It's at the bottom of the page.
  6. Depending on your phone, this process will vary:
    • iPhone - Press and hold the globe icon in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, then swipe your finger up to select the Devanagari keyboard.
    • Android - Press and hold the space bar or the "Language" button on the left side of the keyboard, then tap the "Hindi" option.
  7. Your keyboard and the characters on-screen will display in Hindi.
    • When you're done typing your message, tap the "Send" arrow to the right of the chat field to send the message.
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Common Questions

How do I type in Hindi on a Samsung keyboard?

Open Settings , go to General management > Language and input > On-screen keyboard > Samsung Keyboard > Languages and types > Manage input languages and turn on "Hindi." [1]

How do I type in Hindi using Gboard on an Android?

Open your keyboard, tap > , and to go More > Settings > Languages > Add keyboard . Select Hindi , choose a layout, and tap Done . To switch between languages, hold down the globe key. [2]

How do I change WhatsApp's language?

On an iPhone, WhatsApp uses your system language. On Android, you can change the language in the app. Tap the three-dot menu, go to Settings > App Language , and select Hindi . [3]

How can I type in WhatsApp in English and get Hindi?

You can use a translation app, such as Google Translate, to turn English into Hindi. If you don't want to download an app, visit https://translate.google.com .

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  • There are also apps, such as Google Play's Indic Keyboard, that you can download to add to your keyboard's available languages.
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