How to Type Arabic Letters on an English Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Word, Phone)

If you have an English (QWERTY) keyboard but need to type Arabic letters, you’re not alone. Most physical keyboards don’t print Arabic letters on the keys.

The easiest and most practical solution is not memorizing codes. It’s to add Arabic as a keyboard/language input on your device, then switch to it when you want to type Arabic. Once Arabic input is enabled, you type normally—your keys will map to Arabic letters.

This guide covers Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word (most important), Google Docs, iPhone/Android, and Chromebook, plus quick backup options like on-screen keyboards and copy/paste.

1-Minute Answer (Fastest Method)

1. Add an Arabic keyboard/input on your device (Windows, Mac, phone, or Chromebook).
2. Switch to Arabic input using the language/keyboard switcher.
3. Start typing (your keys now produce Arabic letters).
4. If you only need a few letters:

• Use an on-screen/virtual keyboard, or
• Copy/paste Arabic letters, or
• Use an online Arabic keyboard (click-to-copy).

Copy & Paste Arabic Letters (Full Alphabet)

If you just need Arabic letters quickly, copy from here and paste into Word, Docs, email, or anywhere:

Tip: Arabic letters connect and change shape automatically depending on where they appear in a word. You don’t need to type different shapes—your app handles it.