NguyenKey5.1

■ Background of the App
NguyenKey is a new Vietnamese keyboard app designed to overcome the challenges of traditional Telex and VNI methods - such as the hassle of memorizing key combinations and the number of taps required.

By separating the keyboard into dedicated Consonant and Vowel screens with automatic switching and multi-letter keys, NguyenKey enables a natural typing rhythm with significantly fewer taps.

■ Key Features
. Automatic Screen Switching for Rhythmic Typing
Consonant and vowel screens are separated and switch automatically as you type, allowing for a seamless, rhythmic input experience.

. Multi-Letter Keys to Reduce Taps
Consonant keys combining up to 3 letters and diphthongs available with a single tap greatly reduce the number of taps needed per word.

. Intuitive Tone Input - No Memorization Required
Simply select one of the 6 tone shift keys before choosing a vowel. There is no need to memorize complex key combinations.

. Compact 6x7 Layout Optimized for One-Handed Use
Specifically designed for smartphones, the compact 6x7 grid makes one-handed typing easy and comfortable.

. Convenient Shift Key Options
Includes a White Shift Key (capitalizes the next character) and a Black Shift Key (Caps Lock).

. Phonetic Symbols (IPA) Display
Optionally display International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols on consonant and vowel keys. Supports both Northern (Standard) and Southern dialects.
It can also display pronunciation conditions, such as when the mouth needs to be closed after a final consonant.

. 4 Typing Modes
Easily switch between Vietnamese, English, Numbers, and Symbols modes.

■ Typing Example: "Việt"

1. On the consonant screen, tap the White Shift Key to capitalize, then tap "V".
2. The app automatically switches to the vowel screen. Select the underdot tone.
3. Tap the tone-marked diphthong "iệ".
4. The screen automatically switches back to the consonant screen. Tap "t" to finish.

■ Initial Setup

1. Go to iOS "Settings" > "General" > "Keyboard" > "Keyboards" > "Add New Keyboard...".
2. Select "NguyenKey" to enable it.
3. While typing in any app, press and hold the Globe icon on the keyboard and select "NguyenKey".

■ Compatibility
. Requires iOS 15.6 or later / iPadOS 15.6 or later
. Compatible with iPhone and iPad

■ Privacy & Security
NguyenKey does not transmit or collect what you type through external servers.

■ Support & Contact
Support Site: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/
Email: [snowysap@gmail.com](mailto:snowysap@gmail.com)
Created by: Takayuki Imai

Version History ■ What's New in Ver 5.1
Improved the keyboard layout by swapping the positions of the “t” and “th” keys. 5.1 Sep 24 ■ What's New in Ver 5.0
1. Improved key layout
2. Minor bug fixes
3. Added Vietnamese localization 5.0 Sep 9 What’s New in Ver4.0
(1) The key layout has been improved.
(2) Now compatible with iPhone 17 series.
(3) The select SW of the southern and northern dialects of the phonetic symbols on the key has been moved to the containing app. 4.0 10/14/2025 What's New in Ver 3.0
(1)The key layout has been improved.
(2)Changed iOS conditions to iOS 13.1 or higher.
(3)Removed the talk mode. 3.0 05/08/2022 This is a big version up.
[ What's New in Ver 2]
(1) Improved the input method of vowels with a tone mark. Until now, a vowel letter without a tone mark was replaced with a vowel with a tone mark in the input area, but now they are converted into one character in the keyboard using the tone shift key system.
(2) The consonant and vowel connection rules are expressed in the keyboard layout.
(3) Talk mode has been added that allows you to enter commonly used phrases in Vietnamese.
(4) Floating keyboard for iPad is available.
(5) Compatible with new models. 2 06/30/2021 (1) Support for iPhone XS, XR and XS Max screen resolution
(2) Update iPhone compatible mode on iPad changed on iOS 12 (iPhone 4 -> iPhone 8)
(3) Small bug fix 1.3 10/10/2018 1.0 03/14/2018