Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Bulgarian Cyrillic letters?
The Bulgarian keyboard uses the Cyrillic alphabet (30 letters). Click the virtual keys to type Bulgarian characters.
What is the BDS keyboard layout?
BDS (БДС) is the official Bulgarian standard layout, arranging letters by frequency. A phonetic layout that maps Cyrillic to similar-sounding Latin keys is also common.
What is the difference between the BDS and phonetic layouts?
BDS positions letters for efficient Bulgarian typing, while the phonetic layout places each Cyrillic letter on the Latin key that sounds like it, which is easier for beginners.
How do I type the letters ъ and ь?
The letter ъ (er goljam) is a full vowel and very common in Bulgarian, while ь is rare. Both have dedicated keys.
Can I use this keyboard for Russian or other Cyrillic languages?
Partly. Bulgarian Cyrillic lacks Russian letters such as ё, ы and э, and some usage differs, so it is not a full replacement for a Russian keyboard.
How do I type uppercase Cyrillic letters?
Use Shift or Caps Lock, just like with Latin letters. Every Bulgarian Cyrillic letter has an uppercase form.