To type directly with the computer:

• Use uppercase G for ng, D for nd, B for mb, Y (ou ñ) for ny
• Type M for -ng (anusvara)
• Type H for -h (visarga)

Download & install the font Noto Sans Batak

The Batak traditional homeland is situated in the highlands and mountains of Northern Sumatra, in Indonesia.

There are several regional varieties, featuring variations in their scripts: Toba, Karo, Simalungun, Mandailing, Pakpak.

Batak Simalungun is spoken in the Simalungun region, between Lake Toba and the eastern coast of the island.