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Arabic keyboard layout, accents and symbols

See the Arabic layout for Mac or Windows, type Arabic characters online, copy accents in one click, or convert your physical keyboard to Arabic.

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Visual reference

Arabic keyboard layout

Choose your operating system. Mac and Windows may use a different key legends around the keyboard.

Arabic keyboard layout on Mac

Arabic layout for macOS.

Add on Mac

Immediate task completion

Type Arabic online or copy special characters

Use the text box for a sentence, or copy a single symbol directly from the table.

Free Arabic online keyboard

Arabic accents and special symbols

Every symbol has a dedicated one-click copy button.

Symbol Copy
ء
أ
إ
آ
ؤ
ئ
ة
ى
َ
ُ
ِ
ّ
ْ
ً
ٌ
ٍ
،
؛
؟
٠
١
٢
٣
٤
٥
٦
٧
٨
٩

System layout instructions

How to add a Arabic keyboard layout

Select your device to see only the instructions you need.

Add Arabic on Windows 11

Start → Settings → Time & language → Language & region
  1. 1
    Add Arabic if needed

    Under Preferred languages, choose Add a language, search for Arabic, and install it.

  2. 2
    Open Language options

    Select the menu next to Arabic, then choose Language options.

  3. 3
    Add the layout

    Under Keyboards, select Add a keyboard and choose the Arabic layout you need.

  4. 4
    Switch while typing

    Press Windows + Space to move between installed keyboard layouts.

Choose the right solution

How often do you type in Arabic?

Choose between immediate copying, a software layout, or visible Arabic legends on the keyboard.

Occasional use

Copy or type online

Best for a few accents, a short message or a form.

  • ✓ No installation
  • ✓ Works on any device
  • ✓ Free and immediate
Use the online keyboard
Regular typing

Add Arabic in settings

Best when you type Arabic often but do not need labels on the physical keys.

  • ✓ Built into your device
  • ✓ Fast layout switching
  • ✓ No physical change
See setup instructions
Best physical solution

Add visible Arabic legends

Best for learning, converting a keyboard, or keeping two languages visible.

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Common questions

Arabic keyboard FAQ

How to convert my keyboard to Arabic

The easiest way to convert your current keyboard language to Arabic is by keyboard stickers. Keyshorts makes highest quality Arabic keyboard stickers that will fit your keyboard. Keyshorts offers opaque/covering stickers that convert/hide your current layout with Arabic. Learn more below.

How to add Arabic letters to my keyboard on a side without losing backlight?

The easiest way to add Arabic to your current keyboard language - without changing it - is by keyboard stickers. Keyshorts makes highest quality Arabic transparent keyboard stickers that will fit your keyboard. Arabic symbols are added in one of key's corners, without clashing with your existing letters. They are also fully backlight compatible. Learn more below.

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What is the history of the Arabic keyboard?

Arabic keyboards developed from Arabic typewriter layouts and were later adapted for computers as Arabic-script support became standard. Modern Arabic keyboards keep the familiar physical shape of a PC keyboard while assigning Arabic letters to the keys. Several closely related regional layouts exist, with Arabic 101 and 102 among the best-known computer arrangements.

Arabic is written from right to left, although numbers and Latin text can appear inside the same line. Users type individual Unicode characters while the operating system and font automatically form the connected letter shapes required by their position in a word. Arabic keyboards also provide access to hamza forms, diacritics, and Arabic punctuation.

How to learn Arabic?

For learning Arabic, Al Jazeera Learning Arabic is useful for reading and listening practice based on real-world material. Madinah Arabic provides structured lessons in vocabulary and grammar, while ArabicPod101 offers guided audio and video lessons for learners at different levels.

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