1. Install Sinhala Language Support

Windows sometimes shows Sinhala but doesn’t fully support it unless the language pack is installed.

Do this:

1. Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region

2. Click Add a language

3. Search for Sinhala

4. Select Sinhala (Sri Lanka) → Next

5. Make sure Language pack is checked

6. Install and restart your PC

Restart is important — don’t skip it.

2. Enable Unicode 

If Sinhala text appears as boxes (□) or weird symbols:

1. Open Control Panel

2. Go to Clock and Region → Region

3. Open Administrative tab

4. Click Change system locale

5. Select Sinhala (Sri Lanka)

6. ✔️ Make sure “Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8” is UNCHECKED

7. Restart

Sinhala works best without UTF-8 beta enabled.

3. Install Proper Sinhala Fonts

Windows 11 usually includes Sinhala fonts, but they can get corrupted or missing.

Recommended Sinhala fonts:

• Iskoola Pota (official, best)

• FM Abhaya

• Malithi Web

• Noto Sans Sinhala

How to install fonts:

1. Download .ttf or .otf font file

2. Right-click → Install

3. Restart the app you’re using (Word, browser, etc.)

4. Fix Sinhala in Microsoft Word / Office

If Sinhala is broken only in Word:

1. Open Word → File → Options

2. Go to Advanced

3. Scroll to Show document content

4. Set Default font to Iskoola Pota

5. Save and restart Word

5. Browser Sinhala Issues

If websites show broken Sinhala:

1. Open browser Settings

2. Search for Fonts

3. Set Standard / Serif font to Iskoola Pota or Noto Sans Sinhala

4. Refresh the page.