When switching to a new font encoding, users often encounter font errors, hindering their ability to type accented characters as desired. This article provides detailed guidance on typing Vietnamese with Telex and VNI methods to help you overcome this issue.
To type Vietnamese characters with accents on your computer, you need to install additional Vietnamese typing software. Currently, the widely used software for this purpose is Unikey. You can download Unikey here.
1. Typing Vietnamese with Telex Style
- Telex typing method is currently the most popular and preferred method.
- To type Vietnamese characters with Telex accents, you need to first understand the rules for typing accents and characters using Telex, as shown in the following table:

- Once you have grasped the rules for typing Vietnamese characters using Telex, you need to activate the Telex typing method on Unikey: Open Unikey or right-click on the Unikey icon on the screen and select Control Panel:

- The dialog box appears in the Input Method section, select Telex -> click Close:

- Now you can type Vietnamese characters with accents without encountering any errors.

Note: Fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, .vntime... follow the Telex typing method. If you choose the wrong typing method and font, you won't be able to type Vietnamese characters with accents.
2. Typing Vietnamese with VNI Style
- Rules for typing characters and accents in VNI style:

- Once you understand the rules for typing Vietnamese characters with VNI accents, switch the typing method in Unikey by right-clicking on the Unikey icon at the bottom corner of the screen and selecting Control Panel:

- The dialog box appears, select VNI in the Input Method section -> click Close:

- Now you can type Vietnamese characters with VNI accents. Make sure to choose the correct font corresponding to this typing method, otherwise typing Vietnamese characters with accents may result in errors. For example, fonts following the VNI typing method: VNI-Time, VNI-Tod…

Above is the detailed guide on how to type Vietnamese with Telex and VNI accents. Wishing you success!