Arabic Keyboards

The Arabic (101), Arabic (102), and Arabic (Azerty) keyboards differ primarily in their layout and design:

1. Arabic (101) Keyboard: This is a standard Arabic keyboard layout that is widely used. It is designed for typing in Arabic and includes all the necessary Arabic characters.
2. Arabic (102) Keyboard: This layout is similar to the Arabic (101) but includes some additional keys and variations that may cater to different regional preferences. It is also referred to as the Arabic (102) AZERTY keyboard, which is more common in certain regions like North Africa.
3. Arabic (Azerty) Keyboard: This keyboard layout is based on the AZERTY format, which is typically used in French-speaking countries. It is designed for users who need to type in both Arabic and French, featuring a layout that facilitates typing in both languages.

For the language pack Arabic (Egypt), the recommended keyboard is the Arabic (101) keyboard (ar-EG: Arabic (101) keyboard), as it is the standard layout used for Arabic typing in Egypt.

References:

• Default input profiles (input locales) in Windows
• Keyboard identifiers and input method editors for Windows