We all know Avro keyboard is one of the most popular Bangla keyboards for typing Bengali using a phonetic layout. It’s a completely free keyboard compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. For Windows users, it’s very easy to install and run. But for Mac users, it’s a bit of a tough task to install and activate the keyboard. For Mac users, the official application is called iAvro.
In this complete guide, we will go through a process of installing and activating the Avro keyboard on a Mac PC. Let’s dive into the guide.
Installing and Activating iAvro on Mac
Installing and activating iAvro on a Mac is a pretty tricky process. Only downloading and installing is not enough to type Bangla on a Mac using the Avro keyboard. You have to add Avro to the input source in the settings menu. Follow the below steps to get it done properly.
Download iAvro for Mac
First, download the iAvro installer by visiting the official OmicronLab website. Click on the download link for macOS and save the file to your system. You can also download by clicking the link below.
Compatible with: macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.12 Sierra, OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Install iAvro on your PC.
Once downloaded, double-click the .dmg file to mount it and open the installer package labeled Install iAvro.pkg. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Add Avro to Input Sources
After installation, open the System Preferences from the Apple menu and navigate to the Keyboard settings. In the input source tab, click on Edit.
Select the All Input Sources tab, then click the “+” button to add a new input source.
Here, we will add a Bangla keyboard, so first select Bangla and search for and select “Avro Keyboard” from the list. After that, select Avro Keyboard and click on ADD.
Then, you will see the Avro keyboard in the list of all input sources. Click on done and get out of here.
Now, you can switch to the Avro Keyboard input method via the input menu in the menu bar. Just select the keyboard and type Bangla with ease.
That’s it!
Your Avro keyboard is now ready to type Bangla anywhere. By following this guide, you’ll be able to install and use iAvro on your Mac seamlessly. Enjoy typing in Bangla with iAvro. If you have any questions, comment below.