Lithuanian keyboard online
Type Lithuanian online — Lietuvių
Virtual KeyboardLietuvių
Lithuanian Standard (KBDLT2) virtual keyboard — official ISO layout used in Lithuania.
Easy AccentsLietuvių
Type on QWERTY with Quick Compose shortcuts for all 9 special letters.
Unicode EditorLietuvių
Edit Lithuanian text directly; run diacritic checker for missing characters.
Lithuanian Alphabet & CharactersLithuanian
Browse the 32-letter alphabet, 9 special letters, punctuation, and notes.
Common Lithuanian PhrasesCopy & paste
Ready-made greetings and everyday sentences — tap to insert or copy.
Voice inputlt-LT
Dictate in Lithuanian with browser speech recognition — no upload.
Quick answer
Type Lithuanian online at Typnivo with Virtual Keyboard (KBDLT2 Standard), Easy Accents compose, and diacritic checker — all in your browser, free and private.
How to type Lithuanian online
Open Lithuanian Keyboard
Use the editor at the top of this page — works on desktop and mobile browsers without installing software.
Type with Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard opens by default. Click on-screen keys or type on your physical QWERTY keyboard with live key highlighting.
Switch modes anytime
Use the mode tabs to switch to Easy Accents or Unicode Editor — your draft text stays in the editor.
Copy Unicode text
Click Copy and paste into WhatsApp, email, social apps, Google Docs, or any app that accepts Unicode.
Lithuanian typing guide
Practical tips for Lithuanian input — layouts, accents, and common questions answered below.
What Is a Lithuanian Keyboard?
A Lithuanian keyboard (Lietuviška klaviatūra) lets you type the 32-letter Lithuanian alphabet, including nine special letters with diacritics — ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū, ž. Typnivo opens with the Virtual Keyboard (KBDLT2 Standard) and also offers Easy Accents compose and diacritic checking in one private workspace.
How to Type Lithuanian Characters Online
Open Typnivo Lithuanian Keyboard — Virtual Keyboard (Standard KBDLT2) is selected by default. Click keys or type on your physical keyboard with AltGr on Programmers layout. Switch to Easy Accents for Quick Compose (a= → ą, e== → ė, u== → ū, z= → ž).
- Virtual Keyboard opens by default — Lithuanian Standard (KBDLT2) with Q→ą, W→ž
- Programmers layout with AltGr toggle for diaspora and coding
- Easy Accents compose: a= → ą, e== → ė, u== → ū, z= → ž on any QWERTY
Lithuanian Alphabet Guide (32 Letters)
Lithuanian has 32 official letters in Latin script. Q, W, and X are not part of the alphabet (they appear only in foreign names and loanwords). Y (i ilgoji) is a full alphabet letter sorted between Į and J. The nine diacritic letters mark distinct sounds — not optional accents.
Ogonek, Caron, Dot, and Macron
Ogonek (ą, ę, į, ų) marks historical nasal vowels. Caron/háček (č, š, ž) marks palatalized consonant sounds. Dot above (ė) marks a long /eː/ vowel distinct from e and ę. Macron (ū) marks vowel length. Each diacritic is a separate letter in spelling.
Programmers vs Standard (KBDLT2) vs IBM Legacy
Lithuanian (Programmers) keeps US QWERTY — special letters via AltGr+1–8 and AltGr+= (ą–ž), AltGr+E for €. Recommended for diaspora and developers. Lithuanian Standard (KBDLT2, 2000) remaps letter rows for ISO keyboards used in Lithuania today. KBDLT IBM (1992) is a legacy layout — Typnivo ships Standard + Programmers.
Lithuanian Pronunciation & Vowel Length
Lithuanian distinguishes short and long vowels. Macron on ū (būti) marks length. Dot on ė (saulė) is a long /eː/ distinct from e and nasal ę. Ogonek letters (ą, ę, į, ų) reflect historical nasal quality — still written in modern spelling. Stress is free and not marked in standard text.
- Long ė (saulė) vs short e vs nasal ę (dienę)
- Macron on ū marks length — būti (to be)
- Stress is free — not marked in standard spelling
Lithuanian vs Latvian Keyboards
Both are Baltic languages using Latin script, but letters differ. Lithuanian uses ą, ę, ė, į, ų, ū, č, š, ž. Latvian uses ā, ē, ī, ū, ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, č, ž. Do not use Latvian layout for Lithuanian text — ē and ā are not Lithuanian letters.
- Lithuanian: ą, ę, ė, į, ų, ū + č, š, ž
- Latvian: ā, ē, ī, ū + ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ + č, š, ž
- Do not mix layouts — ė and ā are not interchangeable
Unicode Stylish Text vs Real Lithuanian Fonts
Social-media 'fancy fonts' use Unicode mathematical letters that only cover basic A–Z. Lithuanian special letters (ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū, ž) usually stay unstyled. For bios and gaming names that must keep diacritics, use Typnivo's Lithuanian Font Generator in preserve mode — or stick to plain text for official documents.
- Unicode fancy fonts only style basic A–Z
- Lithuanian ą, ė, ū, ž usually stay plain
- Use Lithuanian Font Generator to preserve diacritics
Lithuanian Text for Social Media & Gaming
Instagram bios, Discord tags, and Free Fire names often need short Lithuanian phrases with correct diacritics. Type here, copy styled output from the Font Generator, and check platform character limits. Avoid stripping ogonek letters — saulė and saulę are different words.
- Copy styled bios for Instagram and Discord
- Gaming name limits: Free Fire 12, PUBG 14 chars
- Never strip ogonek — changes word meaning
Lithuanian Typing Tips for Email & School
For emails and academic writing, prefer Standard KBDLT2 or Easy Accents with the diacritic checker. Enable spell-check in your word processor after pasting. On mobile, Virtual Keyboard is the default — use the accent dock for one-tap ą, ė, ū insertion when compose shortcuts conflict with autocorrect.
- Run diacritic checker before submitting essays
- Export Markdown or HTML for CMS paste
- 20-session local history — nothing uploaded
Lithuanian Typing Shortcuts
Quick Compose: a= ą, c= č, e= ę, e== ė, i= į, s= š, u= ų, u== ū, z= ž. Use the accent strip for one-click insertion. On Windows Lithuanian Programmers: AltGr+1 through AltGr+8 and AltGr+=.
Private Lithuanian typing in your browser
All typing and diacritic checking run locally in your browser. Typnivo never uploads your Lithuanian text to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Lithuanian keyboard, input methods, and privacy — answered clearly.
How do I type ą, ę, ė, į on a QWERTY keyboard?
Use Easy Accents Quick Compose: a= for ą, e= for ę, e== for ė, i= for į. On Windows, install Lithuanian (Programmers) for AltGr+1 (ą), AltGr+3 (ę), AltGr+4 (ė), AltGr+5 (į).
How do I type š, č, ž, ū, ų?
Quick Compose: s= → š, c= → č, z= → ž, u== → ū, u= → ų. Programmers layout: AltGr+6 (š), AltGr+2 (č), AltGr+= (ž), AltGr+8 (ū), AltGr+7 (ų).
What is the difference between e, ę, and ė?
e is a short mid vowel. ę (e-ogonek) is a nasal vowel — common in endings like dieną → dienę. ė (e-dot) is a long vowel — saulė (sun), mergaitė (girl). Compose: e= → ę, e== → ė.
What is the difference between u, ū, and ų?
u is a short vowel. ū (macron) marks length — būti (to be). ų (ogonek) is a nasal vowel — common in accusative endings. Compose: u= → ų, u== → ū.
Programmers or Standard KBDLT2 layout?
Programmers keeps US QWERTY punctuation — ideal for coding and diaspora on English keyboards. Standard KBDLT2 matches ISO keyboards sold in Lithuania with remapped letter positions.
Does Lithuanian use Q, W, and X?
Not in native words. The official alphabet has 32 letters without Q, W, or X. They appear in foreign names (Washington) and loanwords. Our QWERTY layouts still include Q/W/X for mixed typing.
Is this a translation tool?
No. Typnivo helps you type Lithuanian characters. It does not translate English to Lithuanian.
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes. Virtual Keyboard (Standard KBDLT2) is the default on mobile and desktop. Use the accent dock for one-tap special letters, or switch to Easy Accents. Disable OS autocorrect if = shortcuts conflict.
What is KBDLT IBM vs Standard vs Programmers?
KBDLT IBM (1992) is a legacy Windows layout. KBDLT2 Standard (2000) is the official ISO layout used in Lithuania today — Q→ą, W→ž, F→š. Programmers keeps US QWERTY with AltGr on the number row — best for coding and diaspora.
How do I install the Lithuanian layout on Windows?
Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add Lithuanian → Keyboard options → choose Lithuanian Standard or Lithuanian Programmers. Typnivo works without install in any browser.
Will copy-paste keep Lithuanian encoding?
Yes. Typnivo uses UTF-8 throughout. Copy, TXT, HTML, and Markdown exports preserve ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū, ž. If a destination app shows boxes, switch that app to UTF-8 or paste as plain Unicode text.
How is Lithuanian different from Latvian typing?
Lithuanian uses ogonek (ą, ę, į, ų) and ė with a dot. Latvian uses macrons on ā, ē, ī, ū and soft consonant letters ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ. Shared letters č, š, ž exist in both but keyboard layouts differ.
Will Unicode stylish text preserve Lithuanian letters?
Most Unicode decorative fonts only transform basic A–Z. Lithuanian letters ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū, ž usually stay plain. Use a dedicated Lithuanian Font Generator for styled output with accent preservation.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — zero server uploads.
What is Lietuviška klaviatūra?
Lietuviška klaviatūra means Lithuanian keyboard — layouts for typing the Lithuanian alphabet on computers and phones.