Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Vietnamese tone marks?
Vietnamese has 6 tones marked by diacritics. Type the base vowel first, then the tone mark. The keyboard provides tone marks: ́ (acute), ̀ (grave), ̉ (hook), ̃ (tilde), ̣ (dot below).
How do I type Vietnamese special letters (ă, â, ê, ô, ơ, ư, đ)?
Vietnamese has 7 additional letters beyond standard Latin. They have dedicated keys on Vietnamese keyboards: ă, â, ê, ô, ơ, ư, and đ.
How do I type the đ (d with stroke)?
The đ represents a distinct sound in Vietnamese. It has its own key on Vietnamese keyboards, separate from regular 'd'.
What is the difference between ă and â?
Both are modified 'a' sounds but different: ă is short 'a', â is a different 'a' sound. Similarly, ơ and ư are distinct from o and u.
How do I type a letter with both a diacritic and a tone mark?
Vietnamese letters can have both (e.g., ấ, ồ, ứ). Type the base letter with diacritic first (â, ô, ư), then add the tone mark.
What Vietnamese input methods are available?
Common methods include VNI, TELEX, and VIQR. This keyboard uses direct input with dedicated keys for Vietnamese letters and tone marks.
How do I type uppercase Vietnamese letters?
Use Shift or Caps Lock. All Vietnamese letters have uppercase forms: Ă, Â, Ê, Ô, Ơ, Ư, Đ, and can combine with tone marks.
Can I type in other languages with Vietnamese keyboard?
Yes, Vietnamese keyboard includes all standard Latin letters and can be used for English, French, etc., though some symbols may be in different positions.
What are the 6 Vietnamese tones?
Vietnamese has 6 tones: level (no mark), acute (́), grave (̀), hook above (̉), tilde (̃), and dot below (̣). Tones change word meaning completely.
How do I type the ơ and ư characters?
Ơ and ư are distinct Vietnamese vowels (not o or u with diacritics). They have dedicated keys on Vietnamese keyboards and represent unique sounds.