Language keycap compatibility guide

Type in the layout you know best

Many mechanical keyboards come with standard QWERTY legends, while many replacement keycap sets are either generic English or made for only one physical layout. SIMPOCUBIC language keycap kits combine regional legends with ANSI & ISO support, so you can use French AZERTY, German QWERTZ, Spanish, Portuguese and other familiar layouts on the keyboard you already own.

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Mechanical keyboard keycap set with regional language legends — Start with your existing mechanical keyboard, then choose the legends that match how you type.

Common question

Can I use French/German/other language keycaps on a QWERTY keyboard?

Yes. If your keyboard uses standard MX-style mechanical switches, you can install the language keycaps you are used to seeing, then select the matching input layout in your system settings. SIMPOCUBIC compatible kits are designed to reduce the need to choose ANSI or ISO first: pick the legends you want, then use the product coverage image as the final compatibility check.

How to choose

Choose the legends you like. Let the kit handle compatibility.

Pick the language and style you want first, then use the product coverage image as the final confirmation.

1. Choose your legends

French AZERTY, German QWERTZ, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese and more options are about what is printed on each keycap.

2. Check your switch type

SIMPOCUBIC keycaps are made for standard MX-style mechanical switches.

Compatible with ANSI & ISO

Supported kits include both common Enter styles and the Shift-area extras.

130+ keys for broad coverage

Our language kits are designed with 130+ keys to cover full-size mechanical keyboards and many common compact layouts.

One language, either layout

Want AZERTY or QWERTZ on an ANSI keyboard? That is the point.

The language legends and the physical keyboard shape are separate, and supported SIMPOCUBIC kits bring them together.

The layout you know bestChoose the legends you know best: AZERTY, QWERTZ, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more.Set your computer input language to match when you want the on-screen characters to follow the new legends.

Your physical keyboardANSI and ISO describe the key shapes: wide ANSI Enter, tall ISO Enter, and the Shift-area keys.Supported kits include both groups.

ANSI and ISO explained

What ANSI and ISO mean for keycaps

ANSI and ISO are physical keyboard layouts, not language choices. Supported SIMPOCUBIC kits include the important ANSI and ISO keys together.

ANSI layout right side with wide Enter key — **ANSI right side:** Enter is a long rectangle.

ISO layout right side with tall Enter key — **ISO right side:** Enter is taller.

ANSI layout left side with long left Shift key — **ANSI left side:** left Shift is long.

ISO layout showing short left Shift and extra key — **ISO left side:** left Shift is shorter and has an extra key nearby.

Side-by-side

ANSI vs ISO at a glance

Feature	ANSI	ISO
Enter key	Wide horizontal rectangle	Tall L-shaped key
Left Shift	Long left Shift	Short left Shift with one extra key nearby
SIMPOCUBIC kit coverage	ANSI Enter and common ANSI keys	ISO Enter, short left Shift and extra ISO keys

What changes

Your kit includes both Enter styles

Once the new legends are on your keyboard, select the matching input layout in your system settings if needed.

130 plus key language keycap kit coverage with ANSI Enter support — **ANSI coverage:** wide Enter and common full-size keyboard support.

Language keycap kit coverage with ISO Enter and ANSI Enter support — **ISO coverage:** ISO Enter, short left Shift and extra regional keys.

FAQ

Common questions before ordering

Can I turn a QWERTY keyboard into French AZERTY with keycaps?

Yes, if your keyboard uses compatible MX-style mechanical switches. Install the French AZERTY keycaps, then set your computer input language to French.

Do I need to change my computer input language?

Usually yes, if you want the characters on screen to match the new legends.

Do I need to choose ANSI or ISO when buying?

For supported SIMPOCUBIC language kits, usually no. The point of the compatible kit is to cover the common ANSI and ISO keys together, so you can start with the legends you want. Still check the product coverage image for compact layouts, split spacebars, special bottom rows or unusual keyboard sizes.

Are keyboards, switches or stabilizers included?

No. SIMPOCUBIC listings are keycap sets only unless a product page clearly says otherwise.