French Keyboard - Clavier Français

Type French online with your computer keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.

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This French Keyboard types French online in the French, Canadian, Belgian, NF Z71-300 or Bépo layout. Dead keys give you the accented letters the alphabet needs.

Keyboard shortcuts

Esc — switch between the online French keyboard and QWERTY input
Shift / Ctrl + Alt / AltGr — access additional French characters

How to type French

To type accented letters, press the diacritical mark first. You may find additional accented letters by pressing Shift.

Copy your French text

When you're finished, select Copy to copy your text to the clipboard and paste it into any application, message, document, or website.

French Keyboard FAQ

Do I need to install a French keyboard?
No. This virtual keyboard works directly in your browser.

Can I use my physical keyboard?
Yes. Type with your computer keyboard while the French input mode is active.