Georgian text in Word: fonts, keyboard and old documents
Opened a document and see Latin letters or boxes instead of Georgian text? It happens a lot in Georgia, especially with older documents from offices and institutions. Here is why, and how to fix it.
Why the text “breaks”
Georgian used to be typed with special fonts (AcadNusx, for example): the letters were stored as Latin and the font drew them as Georgian. Without that font you see Latin letters. The modern way is Unicode — Georgian letters are stored as Georgian and read correctly everywhere.
Fixing an old document
- Install the font — the document displays correctly at once.
- For work and sharing, convert the text to Unicode with a converter so it reads on any computer and phone.
- Boxes instead of letters mean no font with Georgian characters — install one or change the document font.
Georgian keyboard
In Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Georgian. Switch with Win+Space or Alt+Shift. Pick the layout you are used to (standard or phonetic).
Spell check
To have Word check Georgian spelling, add Georgian as a proofing language: File → Options → Language. For Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 the language pack comes from Microsoft’s website.