Set up Aaja Nepali Keyboard
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Download and open Aaja Nepali Keyboard.
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Choose your default mode, theme, and preferred mode order.
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Tap Open iPhone Settings in the app, or go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard.
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Select Aaja Nepali Keyboard. Full Access is not required.
Switch between keyboards
While a text field is active, touch and hold the globe key at the bottom of the keyboard, then choose Aaja Nepali Keyboard. You can also tap the globe key to cycle through your enabled keyboards.
Use the Nepali–English dictionary
Open the app and tap Dictionary. The dictionary works offline and can be used without enabling the keyboard extension.
- Search using Nepali script, Romanized Nepali, or an English word or meaning.
- Tap a result to see its Romanized spelling, part of speech, and English translations. Entries also show Nepali and English definitions and example sentences where available.
- Tap the bookmark icon on a word’s detail page to save it. Tap it again to remove the bookmark.
Clear the search field to return to Words of the Day, Bookmarked words, and Recent words. Five featured words refresh each day. If you have more than five bookmarks, tap View more to browse your saved words.
To remove your recent-word list, tap Clear recent history below Recent words. This leaves your bookmarks in place.
Write and personalize
Use the Write tab to compose a private draft that saves automatically on your iPhone. Use its copy or share controls when you want to use the text elsewhere. Deleting the app removes the local draft.
In Settings, choose a default typing mode, adjust keyboard height, set haptic feedback and key sounds, choose a transliteration style, or change the keyboard theme. App appearance is a separate setting. Use Mode order to arrange the keyboard’s mode menu.
Troubleshooting
Aaja Nepali Keyboard does not appear
Confirm it is listed under Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards. If not, choose Add New Keyboard and select Aaja Nepali Keyboard.
The keyboard closes or switches
Some secure fields, including password fields, require Apple’s system keyboard. This behavior is controlled by iOS.
A conversion or suggestion looks wrong
Language and spelling preferences vary. Include the word you typed and the result you expected when you contact support.
No matching dictionary words
Try another spelling, a shorter word, or an English meaning. You can also switch between Nepali script and Romanized Nepali. The bundled dictionary may not include every word.
The dictionary is unavailable
Tap Try again on the Dictionary screen. If it still cannot open, restart the app and check for an app update. Contact support if the problem continues.
Still stuck?
Restart the app, confirm iOS is up to date, and remove then re-add Aaja Nepali Keyboard in Settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aaja Nepali Keyboard need Full Access?
No. Aaja Nepali Keyboard is designed to work without Full Access. If iOS shows an Allow Full Access switch, you can leave it off.
Can I type without an internet connection?
Yes. Typing, transliteration, suggestions, and dictionary lookups work on your device without an internet connection.
How do I change typing modes?
Tap the mode control inside Aaja Nepali Keyboard to move between नेपाली, Roman → नेपाली, and English. You can choose the default mode and order in the companion app.
Can I use the dictionary without setting up the keyboard?
Yes. Open the Dictionary tab in the app. You do not need to enable the keyboard extension or grant Full Access to look up words.
Where are dictionary bookmarks and recent words saved?
They are stored locally in the app on your iPhone and are not sent to Aaja Software. Clear recent history from the Dictionary tab, or remove individual bookmarks using the bookmark icon. Deleting the app removes its local dictionary activity.
Does every entry include definitions and examples?
Available detail varies by entry. A word may have English translations without a longer definition or example sentence.
Where are drafts saved?
Drafts made in the app’s writing space are saved locally on your iPhone. Deleting the app removes them.