# Blank Keyboard - how to adapt for its use? **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 16\ **Tags:** framework-laptop-16-amd-7040\ **Created:** [November 20, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496 "2023-11-20T20:04:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Romain\_Loutrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Romain\_Loutrel](https://community.frame.work/u/Romain_Loutrel)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/1 "2023-11-20T20:04:22Z")
I am thinking about buying a blank keyboard to use it as a Bepo. But I have no idea how I could get the symbols on the keys? Does exist any DIY solution with stickers or something equivalent? ---
**Author:** ![NickCao](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nickcao/32/18791_2.png) [@NickCao](https://community.frame.work/u/NickCao)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/2 "2023-11-20T20:19:11Z")
> [@Romain\_Loutrel](#): > > But I have no idea how I could get the symbols on the keys? The neat thing is, you don’t. Time to learn touch typing! ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/3 "2023-11-20T20:33:51Z")
> [@NickCao](#): > > The neat thing is, you don’t. Time to learn touch typing! Touch typing is fine for the letter keys, but many people will have trouble with other keys. ---
**Author:** ![ParticleCannon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/particlecannon/32/5090_2.png) [@ParticleCannon](https://community.frame.work/u/ParticleCannon)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/4 "2023-11-20T20:35:30Z")
I have clear blanks on my 13 11th Gen. I was going to very lightly frost the keyset on with laser etching but never got around to it. Numbers and passwords are tricky but muscle memory has a pretty good hit rate at this point. Though I wouldn’t mind if an official layout with the correct size and spacing were available to still do this some time… ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/5 "2023-11-20T20:38:02Z")
> [@Romain\_Loutrel](#): > > Does exist any DIY solution with stickers or something equivalent? [List of company or individually driven projects](http://community.frame.work/t/list-of-company-or-individually-driven-projects/18559) Custom shaped keyboard letter decals supporting Framework keyboards [Custom Keyboard Stickers Builder | Keyshorts](https://keyshorts.com/products/custom-keyboard-stickers-builder) Though, since you might only need stickers for the less used non-letter keys, cheaper options would propably be good enough. ---
**Author:** ![Romain\_Loutrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Romain\_Loutrel](https://community.frame.work/u/Romain_Loutrel)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/6 "2023-11-20T23:23:26Z")
Thank you @MJ1 . It is definitely what I was looking for. Given, that I live in a multilingual family and with children, I can not, not have the symbols printed on the keys. I am also too old to try being a world record owner of blind typing! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Seven\_Murasame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Seven\_Murasame](https://community.frame.work/u/Seven_Murasame)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/7 "2023-11-21T00:38:36Z")
You can get sticker sets for generic keyboards in many languages. Check Amazon or some other large online retailer. ---
**Author:** ![ATi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ati/32/17909_2.png) [@ATi](https://community.frame.work/u/ATi)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/8 "2023-11-21T10:47:12Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > Though, since you might only need stickers for the less used non-letter keys, cheaper options would propably be good enough. Keyshorts definately is overpriced, so I searched for another solution and found this site: > **[Stickers for Keyboard, Keyboard Overlays, Alphabet Letters, Large Print Decals](https://keyoverlay.com/)** > > Keyboard stickers are compatible with different models of notebook, laptop or desktop keyboards. We offer bilingual stickers as well. Keyboards overlays are available in transparent and non transparent full cover black background. The Alphabets are... ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/9 "2023-11-21T21:32:43Z")
> [@ATi](#): > > Keyshorts definately is overpriced, so I searched for another solution and found this site: Keyshort is certainly not cheap, but I haven’t yet seen anyone else who has stickers for the extra keys. The whole Esc Media/Fn row, plus Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Insert/Del. Some don’t even offer Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Tab, Caps, Fn or arrows. ---
**Author:** ![ATi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ati/32/17909_2.png) [@ATi](https://community.frame.work/u/ATi)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/10 "2023-11-21T23:49:49Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > Keyshort is certainly not cheap, but I haven’t yet seen anyone else who has stickers for the extra keys. The whole Esc Media/Fn row, plus Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Insert/Del. Some don’t even offer Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Tab, Caps, Fn or arrows. You mean these: [https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs](https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs) ? ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/11 "2023-11-22T01:39:32Z")
> [@ATi](#): > > You mean these: [Modifier & Function Signs](https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs) ? Ok, that does make keyoverlay a complete solution! Nice. Presuming you don’t mind feeling the edges of the stickers, or maybe a higher chance of dirt and dust sticking to the edges. But given the big price difference compared to some keyshorts custom stickers, seems like a worthy trade off. Wish they had a white color option for these [https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs/small-transparent-modifier-and-function-keys-stickers-for-keyboard](https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs/small-transparent-modifier-and-function-keys-stickers-for-keyboard) Wouldn’t really want blue for shift, alt, enter, arrow keys, etc, since blue is usually for Fn functions. Couple interesting stickers in this set! [https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs/special-keys-function-and-navigations-stickers-for-keyboard-vol-2](https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs/special-keys-function-and-navigations-stickers-for-keyboard-vol-2) My laptop did not come with a “handgun” or “AK-47” option! ![special_keys_small_blue](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/d/f/df8d7b6d48871a53bc1a5cb99f8ffe2cdafa1408.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ATi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ati/32/17909_2.png) [@ATi](https://community.frame.work/u/ATi)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/12 "2023-11-22T02:01:51Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > My laptop did not come with a “handgun” or “AK-47” option! I guess those are just for fun. 😁 If you have any requests, you should try to contact them via mail: [info@keyoverlay.com](mailto:info@keyoverlay.com) I’d also be interested in those white function key stickers, if I change my order to a blank keyboard. ---
**Author:** ![Romain\_Loutrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Romain\_Loutrel](https://community.frame.work/u/Romain_Loutrel)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/13 "2023-11-22T10:49:16Z")
Wanted to quote your post @ATi (about [keyoverlay.com](http://keyoverlay.com)) , but I don’t understand how it works and could not find a manual about the forum. But it is not really important… Thank you for your hint. I will save it. I suggest you to add your link to the forum page listing all solutions given earlier by @MJ1 ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/14 "2023-11-22T11:20:39Z")
> [@Romain\_Loutrel](#): > > Wanted to quote your post @ATi (about [keyoverlay.com](http://keyoverlay.com)) , but I don’t understand how it works and could not find a manual about the forum. If you highlight the text that you wish to quote, you’ll see a “quote” button appear. The forum software uses Discourse, you can find more information on how things work here [Discourse New User Guide - users - Discourse Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-new-user-guide/96331) There is also a bot that will take you through an interactive tutorial if you send it a private message. [Profile - discobot - Framework Community](http://community.frame.work/u/discobot) ---
**Author:** ![ATi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ati/32/17909_2.png) [@ATi](https://community.frame.work/u/ATi)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:24am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/15 "2023-11-22T11:24:10Z")
> [@Romain\_Loutrel](#): > > I suggest you to add your link to the forum page listing all solutions given earlier by @MJ1 Consider it done. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Romain\_Loutrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Romain\_Loutrel](https://community.frame.work/u/Romain_Loutrel)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/16 "2023-11-22T12:20:50Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > If you highlight the text that you wish to quote, you’ll see a “quote” button appear. > > The forum software uses Discourse, you can find more information on how things work here [Discourse New User Guide - users - Discourse Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-new-user-guide/96331) > > There is also a bot that will take you through an interactive tutorial if you send it a private message. [Profile - discobot - Framework Community](http://community.frame.work/u/discobot) Such a nice community! ---
**Author:** ![Micah\_Lindstrom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Micah\_Lindstrom](https://community.frame.work/u/Micah_Lindstrom)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 5:20am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-keyboard-how-to-adapt-for-its-use/40496/17 "2024-01-17T05:20:18Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > Wish they had a white color option for these [Small Modifier & Function Keys – Transparent Keyboard Stickers](https://keyoverlay.com/modifier-and-function-signs/small-transparent-modifier-and-function-keys-stickers-for-keyboard) Wouldn’t really want blue for shift, alt, enter, arrow keys, etc, since blue is usually for Fn functions. Same here, don’t understand how they decided blue would be the best color option. I would like black.