The number "180" in font names usually indicates the of the font (e.g., bold, heavy, or a specific pixel height) or a version number within that family.

The is a specialized legacy typeface used primarily for Tamil language digital typesetting and document preparation. While "Kruti" is a name most famously associated with Devanagari (Hindi) fonts like Kruti Dev , the Kruti Tamil 180 variant—often identified in catalogs as TAM-Tamil180 —serves as a crucial tool for those working with non-Unicode or legacy Tamil encoding systems. Key Features of Kruti Tamil 180

Kruti Tamil 180 will not work on web browsers (Chrome, Firefox) for displaying modern Tamil web pages. For the web, you must use Unicode fonts (e.g., Noto Sans Tamil).

: A comprehensive collection of Tamil fonts (including Kruti styles) can be found on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10/11. Installation Guide