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Free Online Bulgarian BDS Keyboard – Official Bulgarian Standard Layout

Welcome to the Bulgarian BDS keyboard online (Българска клавиатура)! Our free virtual keyboard gives you instant access to the official Bulgarian keyboard standard (BDS 5237:2006), the layout used on Bulgarian typewriters and computers. Type authentic Bulgarian from any device!

What is BDS layout? BDS (Bulgarian State Standard) is the official Bulgarian keyboard layout, different from the phonetic layout. It's the traditional layout that Bulgarian typists have used for decades. Letters are arranged for typing efficiency in Bulgarian, not by phonetic similarity to Latin.

Bulgarian language facts: Bulgarian is spoken by 8+ million people, mainly in Bulgaria. It's a South Slavic language with unique features: no grammatical cases (unlike other Slavic languages), definite articles attached to nouns, and the oldest written Slavic language (Old Church Slavonic was based on Bulgarian dialects)!

Perfect for: Native Bulgarian typists who learned the BDS layout, professional translators, anyone typing official Bulgarian documents, and Bulgarians who prefer the traditional keyboard arrangement.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Bulgarian text stays on your device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulgarian BDS keyboard?

BDS (Bulgarian State Standard) is the official Bulgarian keyboard layout, standardized as BDS 5237:2006. It's the traditional layout used on Bulgarian typewriters and is different from phonetic layouts. Professional Bulgarian typists typically use BDS.

What's the difference between BDS and Phonetic Bulgarian?

BDS is the official standard with letters arranged for Bulgarian typing efficiency. Phonetic layout maps Bulgarian letters to similar-sounding Latin keys (like а→a, б→b). BDS is for trained typists; Phonetic is easier for beginners.

What are the unique Bulgarian letters?

Bulgarian Cyrillic has 30 letters, including Ъ (er golyam - unique to Bulgarian), Ь (er malak), and Ѝ (И with grave accent for stress marking). Our keyboard includes all of them!

Is this Bulgarian keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Bulgarian BDS keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits.

Does the Bulgarian keyboard work on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices?

Yes! Our Bulgarian keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on all mobile devices.

How do I copy, save, or search my Bulgarian text?

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Bulgarian text to the clipboard. Click 'Save' to download as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search directly.

Is my Bulgarian typing private and secure?

100% private. All typing happens locally in your browser – your Bulgarian text is never sent to any server.

Can I switch between BDS and Phonetic Bulgarian keyboards?

Yes! AnyKeyboard supports both Bulgarian BDS (official) and Bulgarian Phonetic layouts. Use the Layout dropdown to switch between them.

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