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Hebrew Keyboard: Type with Hebrew SI-1452 (2013)
Type modern Hebrew messages, names and study notes with standard consonant positions, final letter forms and right-to-left text.
Hebrew Keyboard: Type with Hebrew SI-1452 (2013): The base keys enter Hebrew consonants, including the five final letter forms on their own positions. Shift exposes Latin capitals and punctuation in the SI-1452 base and Shift arrangement. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero server file uploads.
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Physical keys use the positions shown below each character. Mapping is active only inside the text box. Paste and device input methods also work.
Extra characters
Text is saved on this device for this keyboard. Clear removes it. System fonts are used; if letters appear as boxes or disconnected shapes, enable a system font for this script or update your device.
Layout and typing
Hebrew SI-1452 (2013), base and Shift levels as implemented by XKB. Source: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xkeyboard-config/xkeyboard-config/-/blob/master/symbols/il
The keyboard diagram shows physical positions. Base and Shift levels are available in the text box, with extra characters on screen. The page uses system fonts and saves text separately for each keyboard on this device.
The XKB layout implementation is available under permissive X11-style terms. Project and licence: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xkeyboard-config/xkeyboard-config
Add this keyboard to your devices
Windows: open Settings, Time & language, Language & region. Add Hebrew if needed, open its Language options, and add a keyboard. Switch with Windows plus Space. Choose Hebrew; preview the chosen layout because device-specific Hebrew options can differ from SI-1452 Shift positions.
macOS: open System Settings, Keyboard, then Edit under Text Input. Add a Hebrew input source and switch from the Input menu. Choose Hebrew; preview the chosen layout because device-specific Hebrew options can differ from SI-1452 Shift positions.
Android: open your keyboard settings and Languages, add Hebrew and choose a layout if offered. With Gboard, open Settings, Languages, Add keyboard. Device menus vary. Choose Hebrew; preview the chosen layout because device-specific Hebrew options can differ from SI-1452 Shift positions.
iOS: open Settings, General, Keyboard, Keyboards, Add New Keyboard, then add Hebrew and switch with the globe key. Tap the added language to see alternative layouts when offered. Choose Hebrew; preview the chosen layout because device-specific Hebrew options can differ from SI-1452 Shift positions.
Official setup guides: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/input-devices/manage-the-language-and-keyboard-input-layout-settings-in-windows ; https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchlp1406/mac ; https://support.google.com/gboard/answer/7068494?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en ; https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph73b71eb/ios
How to use it
- Click the text box, then type with your physical keyboard or click the on-screen keys.
- Use Shift for the second key level; choose any layout or script options shown.
- Copy your text, or clear the text saved for this keyboard on your device.
Privacy & limitations
Your text stays in this browser and is saved locally for this keyboard. Nothing is uploaded. Clear removes the saved text.
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Frequently asked questions
Are final letter forms added automatically?
No. Choose the appropriate final kaf, mem, nun, pe or tsadi yourself. They have separate keys because their use depends on the word.
How do I add niqqud?
This page covers the base and Shift levels, with common punctuation in Extra characters. For extensive vowel pointing, enable a Hebrew input method with niqqud support on your device.
Why are some punctuation keys reversed?
The Hebrew layout has its own punctuation positions, including parentheses and brackets intended for right-to-left writing. The keyboard diagram keeps physical positions from left to right; the text box uses right-to-left direction.
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