Online Greek Keyboard – Type in Greek Instantly
All Keyboards is a free online Greek keyboard that lets you type in Greek (Greek script) directly in your browser – no software to install. Type with your own keyboard or click the on-screen keys of the Greek – Standard layout. Copy the text into WhatsApp, email, Word or social media, download it as a file, print it, or translate it in one click.
How to Use the Greek Keyboard
- Choose the layout. Keep Keyboard Type on Greek – Standard to type in Greek, or switch to English – QWERTY for English.
- Start typing. Each key types the Greek letter that sounds like it: a → α, b → β, d → δ. The w key types the final sigma ς.
- Accents with the ; key. Press ; (the tonos), then a vowel: ; a → ά. With Shift it is the diaeresis: ϊ, ϋ.
- Or type in Latin letters. In English mode, type Greek words the way they sound – kalimera – and pick καλημέρα from the suggestions.
- Type by voice. Click the microphone and speak Greek (works in Chrome and Edge).
- Save or share your text. Use the toolbar to download, copy, print, share on WhatsApp or by email, or translate your text.
About the Greek Language
Greek (Ελληνικά) is an independent branch of the Indo-European family, with the longest written history of any living European language. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus and one of the official languages of the European Union. Greek is written in the Greek alphabet of 24 letters – the ancestor of the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets. Many words in science and medicine come from Greek, such as telephone, biology and democracy.
- Script
- Greek alphabet (ελληνικό αλφάβητο), 24 letters
- Language family
- Hellenic (Indo-European)
- Official status
- Official language of Greece and Cyprus; official EU language
- Related languages
- Ancient Greek; distantly all Indo-European languages, from Latin to Sanskrit
How old is Greek?
Greek has been written for about 3,400 years: the Mycenaean Linear B tablets date from around 1450 BCE, and the Greek alphabet was adapted from the Phoenician script around the 8th century BCE – the time of Homer's Iliad.
How many people speak Greek?
About 13 million people speak Greek.
Where is Greek spoken?
Greek is spoken in Greece and Cyprus, and by Greek communities in the USA, Australia, Germany, the UK and Canada.
The word alphabet itself comes from the first two Greek letters, alpha (α) and beta (β).
Common Greek Phrases
A greeting and everyday phrases, to see how Greek looks. Click a phrase to add it to the text box.
Greek Alphabet at a Glance (Alfávito)
The Greek alphabet has 24 letters, each with a capital and a small form. Seven are vowels; σ is written ς at the end of a word.
Vowels φωνήεντα 7
Α α Ε ε Η η Ι ι Ο ο Υ υ Ω ω
Written as full letters at the start of a word or on their own.
Extra signs 2
ά ϊ
Tonos – marks the stressed vowel. Diaeresis – the vowel is said separately.
Consonants σύμφωνα 17
- Β to Λ
- Β β Γ γ Δ δ Ζ ζ Θ θ Κ κ Λ λ
- Μ to Τ
- Μ μ Ν ν Ξ ξ Π π Ρ ρ Σ σ ς Τ τ
- Φ to Ψ
- Φ φ Χ χ Ψ ψ
Every letter that is not a vowel.
Numerals
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Modern Greek uses the international digits; Greek letters are used as numbers in some lists (α, β, γ).
Hear every letter and practise reading on the Greek alphabet page.
Greek Keyboard – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type in Greek?
Click the keys of the on-screen Greek – Standard keyboard, or type on your own keyboard – each key types the Greek character shown on it. You can also switch Keyboard Type to English – QWERTY, type Greek words in Roman letters and pick the word from the suggestions.
Is the online Greek keyboard free?
Yes. The keyboard, translator, typing tutor and image to text tool are free to use, with no sign-up and nothing to install.
Do I need to install Greek fonts?
No. The page loads a Unicode font for the Greek script, so Greek text shows correctly in any modern browser, and the text you copy works in WhatsApp, Word and email.
How many letters does the Greek alphabet have?
The Greek alphabet has 24 letters, 7 vowels, 17 consonants and 1 accent: the tonos. See every letter with its pronunciation on the alphabet page.
Where is Greek spoken?
Greek is spoken in Greece and Cyprus, and by Greek communities in the USA, Australia, Germany, the UK and Canada.
Can I translate Greek text?
Yes. Type your text, choose a language next to Translate and press the button – the translator opens with your text translated into English or any other supported language.
Can I type Greek by voice?
Yes. Click the microphone in the text box and speak in Greek – it works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.