Lao Script for Windows is an extension to the Windows® operating system to make it easy to use Lao language with Windows® applications.

The Standard Edition of Lao Script for Windows includes many Lao Unicode OpenType fonts (as well as many fonts using older coding conventions), a keyboard mapping application that automatically wraps Lao text at word boundaries, and Lao Add-Ins for Microsoft® Word and other Microsoft® Office applications, which add Lao menus to provide Lao spell-checking, sorting according to Lao dictionary order, font conversion and other functions.

The included Lao Unicode OpenType fonts are generally compatible with applications on both Microsoft® Windows® and Apple Macintosh OS-X. However, some older applications on both platforms may not display Lao text correctly, and fonts designed for use with Microsoft® OpenType support (such as Saysettha OT and Microsoft's DokChampa) may not be rendered correctly by OS-X applications.

The Gold Edition of Lao Script for Windows also provides an effective Thai to Lao translation function.

Lao Script for Windows has been widely used in Lao PDR and around the world since its first release in 1993.

LaoScript 8 is now available for download and purchase!

Latest updates

• LaoScript 8 has been completely redeveloped, and can be used with either 32-bit or 64-bit applications on Windows 7 and Windows Vista, while remaining compatible with Windows® XP. Last updated 20 December 2011 build 8.0.2.3 (to correct password and phonetic entry errors).
• A special offer is now available for licensed users of Lao Script for Windows, Version 7 who would like to upgrade to LaoScript 8.
• LaoScript 8 Features and Release Notes

Other recent announcements

• Lao Keyboard and Fonts for Mac OS-X
• How to use Lao on Mac OS X
• Nine MX-family Lao OpenType (Unicode) fonts for use on Windows or Mac OS-X
• Lao OpenType Font Design Notes (with sample font source)