Barred L
A breathy L, said with air but no voice. Hold Shift for the capital Ł.
Key P
Dene language computer keyboard
Dene keyboard
A computer keyboard made for typing Dene. FN Keys develops, manufactures and sells it, and the company is 100% Indigenous owned and operated.
Developed with community
The FN Keys Dene keyboard was developed in collaboration with Elder Carol Estralshenen and Common Weal Community Arts.
Characters unique to Dene
Dene has sounds that the English alphabet does not cover. FN Keys puts each one on a key, so you type it directly instead of hunting through a character chart. Here is what they are and where they live.
Glottal stop
A tiny catch in the throat, like the pause in uh-oh.
Key Q
Nasal vowels
A small hook under a vowel means the sound also passes through the nose. Type the vowel, then press the key.
Key X
High tone
An accent over a vowel marks a high tone. Type the vowel, then press the key.
Key V
Two dots over a vowel
Some Dene writing systems use two dots for a distinct vowel sound. Type the vowel, then press the key.
Key F
Popped consonants
A sharp, popped consonant is written with an apostrophe after it. Type the consonant, then press the apostrophe key.
Key ՚
Try the Dene layout
Type on your keyboard or tap the keys below to see which character each key types. This demo only works on this page.
Made for typing Dene
Dene languages are spoken across a large part of northern Canada. A keyboard made for them puts the characters on the keys. You press the key and the character appears.
About this keyboard
- Developed, manufactured and sold by FN Keys
- 100% Indigenous owned and operated
- FN Keys has been selling language keyboards since 2019
Dene communities write their languages in different ways. If you are not sure which layout fits your community, email support@fnkeys.ca before you order and we will help you choose.