Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Turkish special characters (ğ, ı, ö, ü, ş, ç)?
Turkish has six special letters not found in English. They have dedicated keys on the Turkish keyboard: ğ, ı (dotless i), ö, ü, ş, and ç.
What is the dotless i (ı) in Turkish?
Turkish distinguishes between i (with dot) and ı (without dot). They're separate letters with different pronunciations and uppercase forms (İ and I).
How do I type the soft g (ğ)?
The ğ (yumuşak g / soft g) lengthens the preceding vowel and has its own key on Turkish keyboards. It's never pronounced as a hard 'g'.
What is the Turkish F-keyboard vs Q-keyboard?
Turkey has two layouts: Q-keyboard (QWERTY-based, more common) and F-keyboard (optimized for Turkish, used by touch typists). Both include all Turkish letters.
How do I type the şedilla (ş) and çedilla (ç)?
Both ş and ç have dedicated keys on Turkish keyboards. The ş represents 'sh' sound and ç represents 'ch' sound.
How do I type uppercase İ (i with dot)?
In Turkish, lowercase i becomes uppercase İ (with dot). Use Shift+i or Caps Lock. This is different from English where i becomes I (without dot).
Can I use this keyboard for typing in Azerbaijani?
Yes, Azerbaijani uses similar letters to Turkish (ə, ö, ü, ğ, ş, ç). The Turkish keyboard works well for Azerbaijani with minor adjustments.
How do I type the Euro symbol €?
Press AltGr + E to type the Euro symbol on Turkish keyboards.
What's the difference between o, ö, and u, ü?
These are different vowels: o (like 'or'), ö (like German ö), u (like 'oo'), ü (like German ü). Turkish has vowel harmony rules using these sounds.
How do I type Turkish quotation marks?
Turkish uses both "..." and '...' for quotations. Some formal texts use guillemets «...» or „... (German-style). Standard quotation marks are most common.