Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Dutch special characters?
Dutch uses standard Latin letters plus occasional diacritics like é, ë, ï, ó, and the ligature ij. These are accessible via dead keys or AltGr combinations.
What is the ij ligature in Dutch?
The ij is a digraph in Dutch, sometimes written as a ligature (ij). It's treated as a single letter in alphabetization and capitalization (e.g., IJssel).
How do I type the diaeresis (ë, ï)?
The diaeresis (trema) is used in Dutch to separate vowel sounds (e.g., geëerd, coördinatie). Use the ¨ dead key followed by the vowel, or AltGr combinations.
What keyboard layout does Dutch use?
Dutch typically uses a QWERTY layout similar to US International, with dead keys for accents and special characters accessible via AltGr.
How do I type accented letters (é, è, ê)?
Use dead keys: press the accent key (´, `, ^) followed by the vowel. Or use AltGr combinations depending on your keyboard layout.
Can I use this keyboard for Flemish (Belgian Dutch)?
Yes, Flemish uses the same letters and spelling as Dutch. Belgian keyboards may have a slightly different layout (AZERTY) but support all Dutch characters.
How do I type the Euro symbol €?
Press AltGr + E or AltGr + 5 (depending on layout) to type the Euro symbol.
What's the difference between Dutch and Flemish?
Dutch and Flemish are the same language with minor vocabulary and pronunciation differences. The written form and keyboard needs are identical.
How do I type quotation marks in Dutch?
Dutch uses both "..." (English-style) and „... (German-style) quotation marks, with „... being more traditional. Some use '...' for nested quotes.
Can I type in Afrikaans with this keyboard?
Yes, Afrikaans uses similar letters to Dutch. The main difference is more frequent use of accented é and è, which are available via dead keys.