- All accents are typed after the base character: k̓ is typed k then Slash /
- To type the apostrophe accent use the Slash key / — p̓ is typed p then Slash /
- To type the macron accent use the Left-Bracket key [ — ḡ is typed g then Left-Bracket
- X̅a'’islak̓ala uses three different kinds of apostrophes:
- Curly Apostophe ’ — on the apostrpohe key
- Straight Apostrophe ' — on the Right-Bracket key
- Apostrophe accent ’ — on the Slash key
- The original English punctuation keys can be typed by holding down the Right-Alt or Option key. The Semicolon ; is typed Right-Alt+Semicolon (Windows) Option+Semicolon (Mac).
- Opening and closing quotes. For Mac users, Right-Alt is either of the Option Keys.
- single: ‘ Shift+Backquote — ’ Apostrophe
- double: “ Shift+Left-Bracket — ” Shift+Right-Bracket
- single ‹ Right-Alt+Shift+9 — › Right-Alt+Shift+0
- double « Right-Alt+9 — » Right-Alt+0
Unicode Fonts
The following fonts have been installed on your computer: Aboriginal Sans, Aboriginal Serif. Please use these fonts when typing in your language as they have been specially built to represent your language as accurately as possible.
Downloads
Download a pdf of the Keylayout Map
Download the latest version of Aboriginal Sans and Aboriginal Serif
Development of this keyboard layout was funded by FirstVoices and the First Peoples’ Heritage Language and Culture Council. This keyboard is provided free of charge. Any attempt to sell this layout is strictly forbidden. Version 7.02 © 2008 FirstVoices and Chris Harvey (Layout)