How to change zawgyi to unicode in wattpad?
That's a super common issue when reading Myanmar language content online! Zawgyi is a very popular, non-standard font encoding, and Unicode is the international standard. Many stories on Wattpad are written in Zawgyi, but if your phone or computer is set to Unicode (which is becoming the standard), the text looks like gibberish boxes or weird characters. Unfortunately, Wattpad itself doesn't have a built-in "Convert to Unicode" feature because the text is stored as whatever the writer typed. The key is to use an external tool: 1. Copy the Text: Copy the Zawgyi text directly from the Wattpad story chapter. You might have to copy it in sections. 2. Use a Converter: Paste the copied text into a reliable online converter tool. There are several great ones specifically designed for Myanmar languages. A very well-known and reliable one is Rabbit Converter. You paste the Zawgyi text, click convert, and it will output the correct Unicode text. 3. Read the Converted Text: You can now read the converted Unicode text directly from the converter page or paste it into a simple text app on your phone. It's a small hassle, but necessary until all writers switch to Unicode! You can often find these converters by searching for "Zawgyi Unicode Converter" and saving the link for quick access.
The previous answer nailed the external converter method, which is the most effective. But here’s a tip for people reading on Android or using specific web browsers: Sometimes, the issue is with your input keyboard. If you download a keyboard app that supports Myanmar Unicode (like Gboard on Android with the Myanmar language added), sometimes the phone's system can better interpret the Zawgyi. This is a hit-or-miss approach, though. The best long-term solution, which isn't really for Wattpad but for your own device, is to install a proper Unicode font and ensure your device settings prioritize Unicode for display. This makes everything else you read online much smoother. For Wattpad, though, the copy-paste to an online converter is the 100% reliable method.