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Which Font Is Used in Aadhaar Card? Full Simple Guide

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If you ever wondered Which Font Is Used in Aadhaar Card? You’re not alone. Many need this for form templates, design work, or printing Aadhaar-like documents.

Let’s keep it super simple.

Fonts used in Aadhaar Card (Quick List)

Here are the common fonts you can see on your Aadhaar:

  • English Text: Myriad Pro
     
  • Hindi Text: Kokila
     
  • Regional Languages: For example, Gujarati uses Shruti, Tamil uses Latha, Kannada uses Tunga
     
  • Barcode & QR Code: Uses machine-readable fonts, not standard typing fonts
     
  • Signature & Numbers: Often variations of Myriad or OCR-friendly formats
     

These fonts help UIDAI keep the card clear, readable, and same across India.

Real-life example

Let’s take a quick look:

On your Aadhaar card:

  • Your name in English → Myriad Pro
     
  • Name in Hindi → Kokila
     
  • Address in local language → based on your state (like Latha for Tamil Nadu)
     
  • QR Code → Scannable style for fast updates
     

Next time you hold your Aadhaar, try matching these. It’s fun to notice the tiny design details we usually miss!

Why so many fonts?

India has many languages. So Aadhaar needs fonts that can show every script clearly. Using Myriad Pro makes English look clean. Kokila covers Hindi well. And each regional font fits its own writing style.

FAQs

 Yes, many are pre-installed in Windows or available online free.

 Mostly yes, but slight variations may appear in older cards.

 It’s a special encoded design, not a normal font.

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