Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Czech special letters (á, č, ď, é, ě, í, ň, ó, ř, š, ť, ú, ů, ý, ž)?
Most accented letters are on the number row of the Czech keyboard, with others available through dead keys for the acute and háček.
What is the Czech QWERTZ layout?
The Czech keyboard is QWERTZ-based (Z and Y are swapped) and places the most common accented letters directly on the number row (keys 1-0).
How do I type háček letters (č, š, ž, ř, ...)?
Use the háček (caron) dead key, then the base letter, or press the dedicated keys on the number row for the most common ones.
How do I type ř, the famous Czech letter?
The letter ř has its own key on the number row. It represents a unique Czech sound found in few other languages.
What is the difference between ú and ů?
Both are a long 'u'. By spelling rule, ú is used at the start of a word (and after prefixes), while ů appears inside or at the end of a word.
What is the difference between the Czech and Slovak keyboards?
They are very similar QWERTZ layouts. Czech has ě, ř and ů, while Slovak adds ä, ô, ľ, ĺ and ŕ.