Polytyper

English Keyboard

Type English (English) online — by position, no English keyboard required.

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Start typing in English — use your keyboard or click the keys below…

Type on your physical keyboard or click keys · Shift for the second layer · ⌘K to switch

How to type in English

  1. Click the typing area above so it’s focused (the caret blinks).
  2. Type on your keyboard — each physical key maps to its English character by position.
  3. Hold Shift for the second layer, or click the on-screen keys.
  4. Press Copy to take your English text anywhere.

About the English layout

Polytyper uses the standard English layout, written left-to-right. Because keys are mapped by physical position, muscle memory carries over from any QWERTY keyboard — making this an easy way to write English from any computer.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type in English online?
Open the Polytyper English keyboard above and start typing. Your physical keys are mapped to the English layout by position, so you can type English even on an English keyboard — or click the on-screen keys with your mouse.
Do I need to install a English keyboard?
No. Polytyper runs entirely in your browser. There's nothing to install and no system settings to change — just type, then copy your text anywhere.
Is the English keyboard free?
Yes, the English keyboard, typing trainer and sample texts are completely free to use.

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