About the Online Ottoman Keyboard
Type in Ottoman Turkish using this online keyboard that works right in your browser. No downloads needed and no special software to install.
Ottoman Turkish combines Arabic script with extra letters for Turkish sounds. This keyboard includes special characters like گ (Gaf), ڭ (Nef), and ژ (Zhe) that are not found in standard Arabic.
How to Type in Ottoman
- Click inside the text box to start typing.
- Use your physical keyboard or the on-screen keys.
- Find Ottoman-specific letters on their designated keys.
- Type right-to-left automatically.
- Copy your text when you are finished.
The keyboard follows Arabic layout patterns, so if you have typed in Arabic or Persian before, this will feel familiar. The Ottoman-specific letters are placed conveniently for easy access.
Main Features
- Complete Ottoman Turkish alphabet
- Right-to-left typing support
- Ottoman-specific letters (گ, ڭ, ژ, چ, پ)
- Vowel markings (harakat) included
- Works on all devices
- Copy and save options
Voice Typing in Ottoman
Use voice typing to speak Ottoman Turkish and see it appear as text. Click the microphone button and start speaking clearly. The voice recognition helps when you prefer speaking over typing.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Click any key on the virtual keyboard to type that character. The on-screen keyboard shows all available characters including the special Ottoman letters, and is especially helpful on mobile devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Ottoman-specific letters?
گ is on the quote key, ڭ is shift-semicolon, چ is on the bracket key, and ژ is shift-Z.
How is this different from modern Turkish?
Ottoman uses Arabic script while modern Turkish uses Latin letters. They represent the same language.
Can I type Arabic with this keyboard?
Most Arabic letters work, but Ottoman has extra characters that Arabic does not have.
Does this work on mobile devices?
Absolutely. The virtual keyboard works perfectly on phones and tablets.
Can I use this for historical documents?
Yes. All characters needed for Ottoman historical texts are included.
Is this keyboard free to use?
Yes. This online Ottoman keyboard is completely free with no registration required.