Convert Nepali Word Files to Unicode — DOCX Migration Guide
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Converting Nepali Word files to Unicode means migrating .docx documents whose body text was typed in a legacy font such as Preeti or Kantipur into standard Unicode Devanagari while preserving structure, headings and intent of the original document.
What's the workflow for converting a Word file?
Open the .docx in Microsoft Word, copy the body text, paste it into the matching legacy-to-Unicode converter (Preeti, Kantipur or PCS), copy the Unicode result and paste it back into Word. Reapply headings, bold, italics and your preferred Unicode font.
What can go wrong during conversion?
Common issues: copying the Preeti font selection along with the text (paste as plain text to avoid this), missing matras in non-standard encodings, and embedded equations or images that don't transfer. Always proof-read the output and compare against the original.
How do I pick a Unicode font after conversion?
For office work choose Mangal (default in Windows), Mukta or Noto Sans Devanagari. Apply the font to the converted Unicode block in Word so it displays cleanly on every device that opens the file in future.
Can I automate batch conversion of many Word files?
For a small number of files manual copy-paste is fastest. For large archives use the File Font Converter and combine it with a Word macro that pastes converted text back into a copy of the original file. Phase 2 will add a dedicated batch conversion guide.