The Younger Futhark
Younger Futhark was the main runic writing system used in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, primarily for Old Norse. It reduced the earlier 24-rune Elder Futhark to 16 runes. This keyboard provides the long-branch forms for manual typing and copying.
How to Use the Younger Futhark Keyboard
- Step 1
Choose Viking Age runes
Tap a rune to insert it at the current cursor position.
- Step 2
Edit your runes
Use Space, Enter, and Backspace, or edit directly in the text box.
- Step 3
Copy and use them
Copy the Unicode runes for notes, study, search, or compatible documents and apps.
FAQ
Younger Futhark Keyboard Questions
Answers about typing and using the 16 Younger Futhark runes online.
Is this Younger Futhark keyboard free?
Yes. This online Younger Futhark keyboard is free to use, with no download or account required.
Do I need to install a runic keyboard?
No. The virtual keyboard works in your browser without installing software or changing your device settings.
Which runes are included?
The keyboard includes the 16 long-branch Younger Futhark runes used during the Viking Age.
How is Younger Futhark different from Elder Futhark?
Elder Futhark has 24 runes and predates the Viking Age. Younger Futhark reduced the system to 16 runes and was used primarily for Old Norse in Viking Age Scandinavia.
What is the difference between long-branch and short-twig runes?
They are two major Younger Futhark styles with different shapes for several runes. This keyboard currently provides only the long-branch forms.
Does this keyboard translate English or Old Norse into runes?
No. It only lets you type runes manually. Translating a language and transliterating it into a historical writing system require separate tools.
Are my runes uploaded?
No. Keyboard input and editing happen locally in your browser and are not uploaded by this tool.
Where can I use the copied runes?
You can paste the Unicode runes into notes, lessons, search boxes, messages, and apps or documents that support runic characters.