On your own keyboard: type a letter, then press ` (the key left of 1) to add the accent — n` gives ñ, ?` gives ¿. Press it again for the next one: u → ú → ü.
About the Spanish keyboard
Spanish has a few letters that an English keyboard does not show: ñ, the accented vowels á é í ó ú, ü, and the opening marks ¿ and ¡. This page gives you all of them.
Click a letter in the quick bar, use the on-screen Spanish keyboard, or keep typing on your own keyboard and add the accents with one key. Then copy the text into your email, homework or chat. Nothing to install.
Features
- Quick bar — á é í ó ú ü ñ ¿ ¡ « » € in one click; hold Shift for Á É Í Ó Ú Ü Ñ
- Accent key on your own keyboard — type a letter, then press ` (left of 1): e → é, n → ñ, ? → ¿
- Real Spanish layout — the keyboard of Spain on screen, with ñ next to L and the accent keys
- Spanish layout mode — your keys can type like a Spanish keyboard: ´ then a vowel gives á, ¨ then u gives ü
- Keys light up — the on-screen key you press on your own keyboard lights up
- Copy, search, translate — one click each; the text stays on this device for next time
- Private — everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded
Spanish letters and how to type them
| Letter | Name | Example | Your keys "as printed" | Spanish layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| á é í ó ú | tilde (accent) | está, café, sí, avión, tú | letter, then ` | ´ then the vowel |
| ñ | eñe | mañana, España | n, then ` | the key right of L |
| ü | diéresis | pingüino, vergüenza | u, then ` twice | ¨ (Shift + ´) then u |
| ¿ | opening question mark | ¿Qué tal? | ?, then ` | Shift + ¡ key |
| ¡ | opening exclamation mark | ¡Hola! | !, then ` | the key left of Backspace |
| « » | angle quotes | «Hola» | < or >, then ` | in the quick bar |
Capital letters work the same way: Á is A then `, or Shift on the quick bar.
"As printed" or "Spanish layout"?
The switch at the top decides what your own keys do. The on-screen keyboard always shows the Spanish layout.
- As printed (the default) — every key types the letter printed on it, so an English keyboard keeps working as you know it. Add accents with the ` key, or click the quick bar. Best for most people.
- Spanish layout — your keys type what a keyboard from Spain types in the same place: ; gives ñ, ' is the accent key, = gives ¡ and Shift + = gives ¿. Good if you are learning the layout, or you will buy a laptop in Spain.
Where the keys are on a Spanish keyboard
- ñ sits right of L, where the English keyboard has ;
- The accent key ´ is right of ñ. Press it, then a vowel: ´ + a = á. With Shift it is ¨ for ü
- ¡ and ¿ are left of Backspace (¿ with Shift)
- ç is next to Enter. Spanish does not use it, but Catalan does
- The numbers row has º ª (1.º, 2.ª) on the left key
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ñ on an English keyboard?
On this page, type n and then press the ` key (left of 1), or click ñ in the quick bar. In the Spanish layout mode, the ; key gives ñ, like on a keyboard from Spain.
How do I type the upside-down question mark ¿?
Type ? and then press `, or click ¿ in the quick bar. Spanish questions start with ¿ and end with ?: ¿Cómo estás?
Do capital letters need accents in Spanish?
Yes. The Real Academia Española says capitals keep their accent: ÁFRICA, Ángel. Hold Shift and click the quick bar, or type the capital letter and press `.
Why does ` not add an accent sometimes?
It only works right after a letter that has an accent in Spanish (a e i o u n ? ! < >). Anywhere else it types a normal `.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
Nothing is uploaded. Your text is kept in this browser only, so it is still there when you come back.
Related tools
- French Keyboard — é è ê ç and AZERTY
- German Keyboard — ä ö ü ß and QWERTZ
- Text to Speech — hear your Spanish text read out
- Typing Test — check your typing speed
- Character Counter — count letters and words
How to use it
- Click the letters on the screen, or just type on your own keyboard — no need to click the text box first
- Need an accent? Click it in the quick bar, or type the letter and press ` (left of 1)
- Hold Shift for capital letters: Á É Í Ó Ú Ñ
- Want your keys to work like a keyboard from Spain? Pick Spanish layout at the top
- Click Copy and paste your text anywhere, or Search Google / Translate in one click
