Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Danish special characters (æ, ø, å)?
Danish has three additional letters: æ, ø, å. They have dedicated keys on Danish keyboards, positioned to the right of the main letter area.
What is the Danish QWERTY keyboard layout?
Danish uses a QWERTY-based layout with æ, ø, å as dedicated keys. It's very similar to Norwegian and Swedish keyboards.
How do I type the æ character?
The æ (ash) is a distinct Danish letter representing a vowel sound. It has its own key on Danish keyboards, typically near the letter keys.
What's the difference between ø and å?
Ø and å are separate vowels: ø sounds like 'u' in 'hurt', å sounds like 'o' in 'or'. Both are essential letters in Danish.
Can I use this keyboard for Norwegian?
Yes, Danish and Norwegian keyboards are nearly identical, both using æ, ø, å. The languages share the same special characters.
How do I type special characters like @, €, $?
Use AltGr combinations: AltGr+2 for @, AltGr+E for €, AltGr+4 for $. Some symbols require Shift+number keys.
How do I type the Euro symbol €?
Press AltGr + E to type the Euro symbol on Danish keyboards.
What is the alphabetical order in Danish?
Danish alphabet has 29 letters: A-Z plus æ, ø, å at the end. The order is ...x, y, z, æ, ø, å.
How do I type uppercase Æ, Ø, Å?
Use Shift + the letter key or enable Caps Lock. All three special letters have uppercase forms used in proper nouns and sentence beginnings.
What's the difference between Danish and Swedish keyboards?
The main difference is æ/ø (Danish) vs ä/ö (Swedish). Danish uses æ, ø, å while Swedish uses å, ä, ö. Otherwise, layouts are very similar.