Power Geez Unicode 2 2021 May 2026
Several alternatives exist, but none match the 2021 feature set:
| Solution | Unicode Compliance | Mobile Support | Ligatures | 2021 Extended-B | |----------|-------------------|----------------|-----------|-----------------| | Power Geez 2 2021 | Full (13.0) | Yes (native) | 200+ | ✅ Yes | | Abyssinica SIL | Full (12.0) | Via Keyman | Basic | ❌ No | | GeezIME (older) | Partial (PUA) | Legacy only | None | ❌ No | | EthiopicWashRa | Basic only | No | None | ❌ No |
| Shortcut | Action |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Right Alt (Alt Gr) | Switch to English temporarily |
| Ctrl + Shift + P | Toggle phonetic/typewriter layout |
| Ctrl + Shift + S | Show on-screen keyboard |
| Ctrl + Shift + F | Insert Geez book title marks (ፀሐፈ) |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo (works normally) |
| Ctrl + Shift + [1-7] | Switch between 7 different layouts |
Before dissecting the 2021 iteration, we must define the ecosystem. "Power Geez" is a widely adopted font and keyboard suite designed for seamless Ge'ez script input. The term "Unicode 2" refers to the second major version of this suite, recalibrated to fully comply with Unicode standards as of 2021. power geez unicode 2 2021
Key identifiers of this release:
The year "2021" is not just a timestamp; it indicates that this version incorporates over 30 new character additions proposed to the Unicode Consortium between 2018 and 2020, including rare liturgical signs and modern punctuation specific to the Geez language.
A virtual keyboard displays the active Ge’ez layout, highlighting modifier keys (Shift, Caps, Ctrl). Useful for touchscreens or users learning the layout. The 2021 OSK includes tooltips showing syllable names (e.g., “ሠ – Saut”). Several alternatives exist, but none match the 2021
Q: Typed selam but got ሰለም instead of ሰላም?
A: You typed l twice. For la, type l then a (ላ). For le, l then e. For 6th form, use l + ie.
Q: Some letters appear as boxes ☐.
A: Install the included Power Geez Unicode font or use Abyssinica SIL (free). In Word, select text → change font.
Q: Power Geez not showing in language bar after install.
A: Go to Windows Settings → Time & Language → Language → Add a keyboard → Look for “Power Geez Unicode 2”. The year "2021" is not just a timestamp;
Q: Can I use it in Photoshop / After Effects?
A: Yes – but ensure the text layer uses a Unicode Ethiopic font (Power Geez Unicode or Noto Sans Ethiopic).
Although the write-up is focused on the 2021 release, it’s worth noting that subsequent updates (2022–2024) added:
Power Geez Unicode 2 remains a foundational tool for Ethiopian/Eritrean digital communication, bridging a rich linguistic heritage with modern technology.
