Microsoft Indic Language Input Tool helps you enter Indian language text directly into any application running on Microsoft Windows®, such as Microsoft® Word or Windows Live™ Messenger or into any text box on any web page. You can enter Indian language words in a natural way using the English alphabet, which the tool transliterates into the right words in the chosen script. The tool also includes an on-screen keyboard that allows you to directly enter Indian language characters for easy editing.
Microsoft Indic Language Input Tool is currently available in 6 languages – Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.