It is important to note that when one switches languages in Windows, the configuration of settings happens as per the application. The input language has to be changed depending on the program that is being used. This can be done very easily with the help of a language bar which automatically shows up when another language is added to Windows.
The windows XP has been discontinued but many people still use it. If you want to change the language in Windows XP then follow the given steps. When a new language is being installed in Windows, the language bar is automatically enabled which you can find on the taskbar. This bar is very useful to switch between languages in Windows. Only one language is not going to be used for all applications and so, it is easy to switch with the language bar.
Once you click on language selector it will pop different installed languages to choose according to your choice. Above are easy to follow methods to change keyboard languages on the different versions of Windows, like XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.
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Learn how your comment data is processed. Now click on Add a Language option. A nice preview can be obtained from characters of all languages. Now, this would be seen as installed language. Some messages are also sent from Windows as necessary files for language are being installed.
The language pack can also be downloaded for this newly installed language. With this, the display language of Windows can be changed. Input methods can also be added for a particular language.
The current default input language along with the installed services would be displayed. Scroll down for seeing options of the language that need to be added. Language abbreviation button in the touch keyboard.
On the desktop taskbar, tap or click the language abbreviation in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then tap or click the keyboard layout or input method you want to switch to. Language abbreviation button in the desktop taskbar. If you want to keep your Windows language the same but use a different keyboard automatically, follow these steps:.
Open Control Panel by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search , entering Control Panel in the search box, and then tapping or clicking Control Panel. Enter Add a language in the search box, and then tap or click Add a language. Under Override for default input method , choose the keyboard layout or input method you'd like to be your new default, and then tap or click Save.
Note: If you don't see the keyboard layout or input method you want, then you haven't added it to your input method list. For instructions, see the Add a keyboard layout or input method for a language section. You can change the language Windows uses to display text in wizards, dialog boxes, menus, and other items in the user interface. Some display languages are installed by default, while others require you to install additional language files.
To install a language pack, follow these steps:. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Note: The Display language section will be visible only if you have already installed a Language Interface Pack or if your edition of Windows supports a language pack.
Language packs are available only in Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise. When you change the display language, the text in menus and dialog boxes for some programs might not be in the language that you want.
This happens because the program might not support Unicode. Under Display language , choose a language from the list, and then click OK. Note: If you don't see the list of display languages, you need to install additional language files. On the Language bar, click the Input language button, and then select an input language. Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout.
Note: If you don't see the Language bar, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars , and then click Language bar. On the Welcome screen, click the Keyboard layout button , and then select a keyboard layout.
Note: If you don't see the Keyboard layout button, you might not have more than one input language, or your regional and language settings might not be applied to reserved accounts. Windows 7 Windows 8. Windows 8. Browse for the language you want, and then tap or click it to add it to your language list.
Sign out of Windows, and then sign back in. There are a few different ways to switch between keyboard layouts or input methods: On a hardware keyboard, press and hold the Windows logo key , and then press the Spacebar to cycle through your input methods. Language abbreviation button in the touch keyboard On the desktop taskbar, tap or click the language abbreviation in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then tap or click the keyboard layout or input method you want to switch to.
If you want to keep your Windows language the same but use a different keyboard automatically, follow these steps: Open Control Panel by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search , entering Control Panel in the search box, and then tapping or clicking Control Panel. Tap or click Advanced settings. Install or change a display language You can change the language Windows uses to display text in wizards, dialog boxes, menus, and other items in the user interface.
To install a language pack, follow these steps: Open Region and Language by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel , clicking Clock, Language , and Region , and then clicking Region and Language. Click the Keyboards and Languages tab. Need more help? Join the discussion.
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