TamilKey is often integrated into various platforms to ensure that users don't have to switch between different applications to type in their language. Its primary features include:

Smartphones have made Tamil typing incredibly easy.

One of the most popular ways to use TamilKey is via the or the classic TamilKey extension .

: Advanced versions are compatible with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), making it an essential tool for graphic designers and office administrators.

In the TamilKey layout, the home row keys (F and J) often correspond to specific Tamil consonants. Spend 10 minutes practicing common words like "Vanakkam" (வணக்கம்) to get used to the finger placement.