Windows Keyboard Layouts

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Last updated:

  • March 17, 2015

Applies to:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7

Overview of keyboard layouts and gives guidelines for developing PS/2-based and human interface device (HID)-based keyboards.

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This paper helps OEMs, ODMs, and IHVs develop keyboards with different layouts that work effectively with Windows. It provides a brief overview of keyboard layouts and gives guidelines for developing PS/2-based and human interface device (HID)-based keyboards. It also includes two samples that enable partners to easily deploy the solution.

Included in this white paper:

  • Overview of keyboard layouts on Windows driver guidance
  • Sample INF