Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Romanian special letters (ă, â, î, ș, ț)?
These five letters have dedicated keys on the Romanian keyboard layout.
What is the difference between ș/ț (comma below) and ş/ţ (cedilla)?
Correct Romanian uses the comma-below forms ș and ț. The cedilla forms ş and ţ look similar but are legacy characters and technically incorrect.
What is the Romanian keyboard layout?
The Romanian (Standard or Primary) layout is QWERTY-based with dedicated keys for the five special letters.
What is the difference between â and î?
Both represent the same sound. By spelling rule, î is written at the start or end of a word and â in the middle.
How do I type the letter ă?
The letter ă (a with breve) has its own dedicated key and is a distinct vowel in Romanian.
How do I type uppercase letters (Ă, Â, Î, Ș, Ț)?
Use Shift with the corresponding key, or enable Caps Lock.