Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Norwegian special characters (æ, ø, å)?
Norwegian has three additional letters: æ, ø, å. They have dedicated keys on Norwegian keyboards, positioned to the right of the letter keys.
What is the Norwegian QWERTY keyboard layout?
Norwegian uses a QWERTY-based layout with æ, ø, å as dedicated keys. It's nearly identical to Danish keyboards.
How do I type the ø character?
The ø (o with stroke) is a distinct Norwegian vowel. It has its own key on Norwegian keyboards, typically in the right section of the letter area.
What's the difference between Bokmål and Nynorsk keyboards?
Both Norwegian written standards (Bokmål and Nynorsk) use the same keyboard layout with æ, ø, å. The difference is in vocabulary and grammar, not keyboard layout.
Can I use this keyboard for Danish?
Yes, Norwegian and Danish keyboards are identical, both using æ, ø, å. The languages share the same special characters and keyboard layout.
How do I type special characters like @, €, $?
Use AltGr combinations: AltGr+2 for @, AltGr+E for €, AltGr+4 for $. Some symbols are accessed via Shift+number keys.
How do I type the Euro symbol €?
Press AltGr + E to type the Euro symbol on Norwegian keyboards.
What is the alphabetical order in Norwegian?
Norwegian 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 names and at sentence beginnings.
What's the difference between Norwegian and Swedish keyboards?
Norwegian uses æ, ø, å while Swedish uses å, ä, ö. Otherwise, the layouts are very similar as both are Nordic QWERTY variants.
How do I type é, ò or ô?
Norwegian uses é in words like "kafé" and ò in the Nynorsk "òg". Alt Gr + \ (left of Backspace) is the acute dead key: press it, then e, for é. Shift + \ is the grave and Shift + ¨ (right of Å) the circumflex.
Where are the brackets { [ ] }?
Alt Gr + 7, 8, 9 and 0. | is on the key left of 1 and \ on the key left of Backspace.
Why are æ and ø in a different order from Danish?
Norwegian keyboards put ø right of L and æ after it; Danish keyboards have æ first, then ø. Otherwise the two layouts type almost the same.
Where is the section sign §?
Shift + the key left of 1. It is used in legal references, such as § 3.