The Backquote (`) Key on Arabic 101
Produces the Arabic letter ذ (Dhal).
Last updated: May 2026 · Number row
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Finger position
- Hand
- left
- Finger
- pinky
- Row
- Number row
- Key code
- Backquote
On the Arabic 101 layout, the ` key is struck by your left pinky finger. It sits on the number row — the longest reach upward from the home row.
The letter on this key: Dhal (ذ)
Dhal — dhāl
Voiced "th" as in English "this" or "that".
Open the full Dhal guide →
Words you can type with the ` key
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Frequently asked questions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Arabic character does the ` key produce?
Pressing ` on the Arabic 101 keyboard produces ذ (Dhal, ذَال). Left pinky finger.
What does Shift + ` produce?
Shift + ` produces ّ — the shadda (consonant doubling). Type the base letter first, then Shift + ` to add this mark.
Which finger should I use for the ` key?
Use your left pinky finger. The key sits on the number row of the Arabic 101 keyboard layout. Touch typing with the correct finger is the difference between 20 WPM and 60+ WPM in Arabic.
Is Dhal part of the standard 28-letter Arabic alphabet?
Yes — Dhal (ذ) is letter number 9 of the 28-letter Arabic alphabet. See the full Dhal guide for its four positional forms, pronunciation, and example words.
Other keys on the number row
Or see the full Arabic 101 keyboard layout.