Lao Keyboard
Type in Lao instantly, copy your text, and continue with our other text tools.
Quick Facts
About This Keyboard
Type instantly without installing any software, browser extension, or language pack. This online keyboard runs entirely in your browser and works the same on a phone, a tablet, a public computer, or a work laptop — useful whenever you sit down at a device that doesn't have the right keyboard layout. You can type with your physical keyboard, tap the on-screen keys, or mix both. The text area keeps your draft saved locally so you don't lose what you wrote if you accidentally refresh the page. One click copies everything to the clipboard so you can paste it into messages, documents, emails, or any social platform. Beyond plain typing, you can pair this keyboard with the rest of the TypeKeyboard toolkit — word counter, case converter, accent generator, transliteration, and more — to build a full multilingual writing workflow without ever leaving the browser.
Tips & Common Mistakes
Thai, Khmer, Lao, and Burmese stack tone marks and vowels above and below the base consonant — the order of input matters. Common mistake: relying on autocorrect, which often strips tone marks. Use the dedicated tone keys and proofread before posting.
FAQ
What is Lao script?
Lao is an Indic script closely related to Thai, used for writing the Lao language in Laos and parts of Thailand.
Is Lao similar to Thai?
Lao and Thai scripts are related but distinct. They share some similarities but have different character mappings.
How many tones does Lao have?
Lao has six tones, indicated through tone marks and consonant class combinations, similar to Thai.