Currently, the authorized distributor for Akruti software is Odia Infotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (successor to Modi Infotech).
Direct Steps:
1. Fonts Not Showing in MS Word: If you updated Akruti but cannot see the fonts in Microsoft Word:
2. junk Characters:
If you are seeing boxes or question marks instead of Odia text, your system might be missing the specific font file. Re-install the fonts manually by copying them from the Akruti Fonts folder to C:\Windows\Fonts.
3. Compatibility Mode: If Akruti 70 crashes on Windows 10/11, right-click the desktop icon > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7.
Once you have the legitimate installer for Akruti 70:
The Akruti system uses a proprietary encoding scheme. Unlike Unicode (which is universal), Akruti fonts map Odia characters to specific key positions. This means:
Akruti 70 is specifically designed for the Sakala typing software (or integrated with tools like Akruti ToolBox). Version “70” refers to a major update that added support for complex conjuncts and improved printing quality.