Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type French accents (é, è, à, ç)?
The French AZERTY keyboard displays all accents directly. Accented letters like é, è, à, ç are on the number row. Use Shift to access uppercase accented letters.
What is the difference between AZERTY and QWERTY?
AZERTY is the standard French keyboard layout where A and Q are swapped compared to QWERTY, and Z and W are swapped. The number row also contains French accented characters.
How do I type the ç (c-cedilla) character?
The ç is located on the 9 key on the French AZERTY keyboard. Press 9 to get ç, or Shift+9 to get the number 9.
Can I type uppercase accented letters (É, È, À)?
Yes! Use Caps Lock or hold Shift while clicking the accented letter keys. The keyboard supports all uppercase French accented characters.
How do I access special characters like €, @, or #?
Use the AltGr (Alt Gr) key in combination with other keys. For example, AltGr+E gives €, AltGr+0 gives @, and AltGr+3 gives #.
Why are numbers on the Shift layer in AZERTY?
In French AZERTY layout, accented characters are prioritized on the main layer since they're used more frequently in French. Numbers require pressing Shift.
How do I type quotation marks « and »?
French guillemets are available via AltGr: AltGr+Z gives « and AltGr+X gives ». These are the standard French quotation marks.
Can I use this keyboard for typing in other languages?
Yes, while optimized for French, the AZERTY keyboard includes all standard Latin letters and can be used for English, Spanish, and other European languages.
What is the ² key used for?
The ² (superscript 2) key in the top-left is used for mathematical notation (like m² for square meters) and is a standard feature of French keyboards.
How do I type the œ ligature?
The œ ligature (used in words like 'cœur' or 'œuf') may require AltGr combinations or can be copied from character maps. It's not always directly available on standard AZERTY layouts.