Yes. You can type, save as Unicode, and convert legacy fonts to Unicode.
Instead of Vanavil 7.0, I strongly recommend using:
Google Input Tools (Free)
Azhagi (Free version available)
Kural Tamil Software (Free)
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Installation stuck at 99% | Run installer as Administrator. Disable antivirus temporarily. |
| Tamil text shows as boxes | Install Vanavil fonts manually from C:\Vanavil7\Fonts. |
| Typing overlaps in MS Word | Set paragraph line spacing to “At least” 1.5. |
| Can’t find keyboard layout | Open Vanavil Control Panel → Keyboard → Select layout (Tamil 99/Bamini). |
| Software crashes on Windows 10/11 | Run in compatibility mode: Right-click .exe → Properties → Compatibility → Windows 7. |
Yes, with compatibility mode enabled.
If you have existing .txt or .doc files in Vanavil font encoding:
After installation, you can use Vanavil IME in any Windows program: vanavil tamil software 7.0 download
Alternatively, open the Vanavil Word Processor directly from the Start Menu.