Type العربية instantly in your browser. Switch layouts, use phonetic or IME input when available, insert emoji, copy your text, or practice common phrases. Right-to-left editing is enabled automatically.
Use the Standard Arabic layout (physical keys map to Arabic letters) or switch to Phonetic and type Latin approximations like sh→ش, kh→خ, aa→آ. Digits 2/3/5/6/7/8/9 also map emphatic letters. Press Esc for English. RTL is automatic.
Why use a Arabic virtual keyboard?
Shared computers, travel laptops, and borrowed devices often lack the right input method. WriteWithin gives you a private, install-free Arabic keyboard with modern mobile support, romanization hints, and text-to-speech.
Tips for Arabic writers and learners
Phonetic waits for digraphs (sh, kh, th). Space commits a pending letter. Use emoji for stickers in chats. Practice phrases like مرحبا and شكرا.
Frequently asked questions
How does Arabic phonetic typing work?
Type Latin letters that sound like Arabic. Digraphs such as sh, kh, th, dh, and gh become single Arabic letters. Shift+H gives ح; numbers like 3→ع and 7→ح are also supported.
Do I need to install a Arabic keyboard?
No. WriteWithin’s Arabic keyboard runs entirely in your browser. Type, copy, and paste into any app — nothing to install.
Can I use my physical keyboard for Arabic?
Yes. The on-screen layout shows which physical key maps to each character. Press Esc to switch between English and Arabic mode.
Is my text private?
Yes. Typing stays on your device. We do not upload what you type to our servers.
Does the Arabic keyboard work on mobile?
Yes. The keyboard adapts for touch screens with large targets, emoji, and a sticky editor on phones and tablets.