Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Slovak special letters (á, č, ď, é, í, ľ, ň, ó, ô, š, ť, ú, ý, ž)?
The most common accented letters are on the number row, with the rest available through the acute and háček dead keys.
What is the Slovak QWERTZ layout?
The Slovak keyboard is QWERTZ-based, placing frequently used accented letters on the number row and dedicated keys.
How do I type letters with a caron (č, š, ž, ď, ť, ň, ľ)?
Use the háček (mäkčeň) dead key followed by the base letter, or press the dedicated keys for the common ones.
How do I type ô and ä?
The letters ô (o with circumflex) and ä have their own keys. They are distinctive Slovak vowels.
How do I type long vowels (á, é, í, ó, ú, ý, ĺ, ŕ)?
Use the acute (dĺžeň) dead key or the dedicated keys. Slovak even has long syllabic consonants ĺ and ŕ.
What is the difference between the Slovak and Czech keyboards?
Both are similar QWERTZ layouts. Slovak adds ä, ô, ĺ, ŕ and ľ, while Czech has ě, ř and ů.