This on-screen keyboard allows you to easily type Arabic text, including letters, numbers, diacritics (tashkeel), and special symbols.
How to use this online Arabic keyboard
Desktop users
- Click any key on the keyboard to add that character to the input field.
- You can also use your physical keyboard: typing Latin letters (QWERTY) will automatically insert the corresponding Arabic letter (e.g. typing
s
adds س).
- To delete, press the ⌫ Backspace button or the backspace key on your keyboard.
- To add a space, use the Space button or your keyboard’s spacebar.
- Copy your completed text to the clipboard using the Copy button.
Mobile and tablet users
- Tap any key to add that character.
- Swipe left or right if you don’t see all the keys (the keyboard can scroll horizontally).
- Use the ⌫ Backspace, Space, and Copy buttons as needed.
Keyboard sections
Main Letters & Numbers: Includes all standard Arabic letters and Arabic-Indic numerals (١, ٢, ٣ … ٠).
Diacritics (Tashkeel): Add short vowels and pronunciation marks to your text for accurate reading and learning:
- َ (Fatha), ُ (Damma), ِ (Kasra)
- ً (Tanwin Fath), ٌ (Tanwin Damm), ٍ (Tanwin Kasr)
- ْ (Sukun) – marks absence of a vowel
- ّ (Shadda) – indicates a doubled consonant
- ـ (Tatweel/Kashida) – for stretching/elongation (decorative)
Hamza Forms: Use these for words that require special forms of hamza:
- أ (alif with hamza above)
- إ (alif with hamza below)
- آ (alif madda)
- ٱ (alif wasla)
- ء (standalone hamza)
Punctuation: Arabic’s distinct, right-to-left punctuation marks:
- ، (comma)
- ؛ (semicolon)
- ؟ (question mark)
Tips
- To enter numbers, use the number keys on the keyboard for Arabic-Indic numerals.
- To enter diacritics, simply click/tap the desired mark.
- You can mix diacritics with letters for more precise writing (useful for learners and religious texts).
- When you’re finished, use the Copy button to easily paste your Arabic text wherever you need it.
- Click ‘Clear’ to start again.
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