Windows
- Settings → Time & language → Language & region → add Georgian and Russian, then the keyboards you need.
- Choose a switching shortcut you like — Win + Space or Alt + Shift.
- Georgian text displays correctly with standard fonts; if you see squares, a font fix is quick.
macOS
- System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → add Georgian and Russian.
- Switch with Control + Space or the globe key.
Phone
- Add the Georgian and Russian keyboards in the keyboard settings (Gboard or the iPhone keyboard) and switch with the globe key.
Physical keys
- Keyboard stickers or laser engraving add Georgian or Russian letters to the keys.
- Laptops bought in Georgia often already have extra letters on the keys.
Want it done for you?
I set up layouts, fonts and shortcuts on laptops and phones — along with the rest of your computer — in English, Russian or Georgian.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Which Georgian layout should I use?
The standard Georgian layout; I will show you how the letters map to the keys.
Can I type Georgian without learning the layout?
Yes — on-screen and phonetic keyboards help while you learn.
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