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How to type in Greek

Greek has its own alphabet with 24 letters — from Alpha (Α) to Omega (Ω).


🇬🇷 Greek alphabet — Ελληνικά
Γεια σου! Τι κάνεις;

This is what greek alphabet looks like — a completely different alphabet. You need a dedicated keyboard.



📱 Add a Greek keyboard on Android

1

Open keyboard settings

While typing, long-press the 🌐 (globe) icon or the spacebar on Gboard. Or go to:

Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard
2

Open Gboard → Languages

Tap Gboard (or your active keyboard), then Languages.

3

Add language

Tap Add keyboard, search for Ελληνικά. Tap Done.

4

Switch keyboards

While typing, tap the 🌐 (globe) icon to switch between keyboards.

🍏 Add a Greek keyboard on iPhone / iPad

1

Open Settings

Go to the Settings app on your home screen.

Settings → General → Keyboard
2

Go to Keyboards

Tap Keyboards (you'll see a list of active keyboards at the top).

3

Add a new keyboard

Tap Add New Keyboard..., search for Greek, and tap to add.

4

Switch keyboards

While typing, tap the 🌐 (globe) icon in the bottom-left corner to switch languages.

🪟 Add a Greek keyboard on Windows

1

Open language settings

Press Win + I to open Settings, or search for Language settings in the Start menu.

Settings → Time & Language → Language & region
2

Add a language

Click Add a language, search for Ελληνικά, click Next, then Install.

3

Switch keyboards

Use Win + Space or click the language indicator in the taskbar to switch.

💻 Add a Greek keyboard on macOS

1

Open System Settings

Click the (Apple) menu in the top-left corner and choose System Settings.

→ System Settings → Keyboard
2

Add an input source

Go to Input Sources, click Edit... or +, search for Ελληνικά, and add it.

3

Show in menu bar

Make sure Show Input menu in menu bar is enabled.

4

Switch keyboards

Use Ctrl + Space or click the input source indicator in the menu bar.

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Watch out for false friends: Some Greek letters look like Latin ones but mean something different: Greek P is Rho (pronounced like R), Greek H is Eta (pronounced like I). Don’t be fooled!

All set? Test your keyboard!

Go back to learning and try typing: ευχαριστώ, Ελλάδα, γεια

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