Display Language Switcher is a mostly automated script to install and change the Display Language for Windows Editions that are not allowed to have multiple languages by default.
Some of these editions include Windows 10 Home Single Language, Windows 8.1 Single Language, Windows 8 Single Language, Windows 7 SP1 Starter, Windows 7 SP1 Starter N, Windows 7 SP1 Home Basic, Windows 7 SP1 Home Basic N, Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium, Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium N, Windows 7 SP1 Professional, and Windows 7 SP1 Professional N.
The following languages are supported: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Chinese (Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, English (United Kingdom), Estonian, Finnish, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
How to use:
1: Get desired Language Pack matching your operating system version and architecture (32bit or 64 bit) and put the file in «LangPack» folder. For Windows 7, you can use the original EXE file, or manually converted CAB file
Optional: Get Language Features On Demand Packs for Windows 10 if available and put the files in «FOD» folder
you can let Windows Update to install them later after changing the language
2: Right-click on DisplayLanguageSwitcher.cmd and select Run as administrator
3: After loading and showing Operating System and detected Language Pack information, you will be prompted to continue to install a new LangPack or exit.
4: Restart the system to complete the language change
A few notes:
If you later want to go back to the original language or already installed multiple languages run the script, and you will be prompted to select one of the detected languages to set as primary
The script will not set or change the local language preferences: Formats, Location, Keyboards, language for non-Unicode programs (system locale). You can set them manually, before or after changing the display language:
Windows 7: «Region and Language» Control Panel Windows.
8/8.1: «Region», «Language» Control Panel.
Windows 10: «Region,» «Language,» Control Panels, or Settings app.
How to Switch Language on Windows 11
Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, offers users a sleek interface and a plethora of features designed to enhance usability and productivity. Among these features is the ability to switch languages, which can be crucial for users multilingual environments or when using regional settings that differ from the default language. Whether you want to change your display language, input method, or even additional language settings, Windows 11 provides a user-friendly process to accommodate your needs. In this article, we will explore the steps to switch languages on Windows 11 comprehensively.
Understanding Language Settings in Windows 11
Before diving into the steps, it’s essential to understand the different language settings available in Windows 11:
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Display Language: This setting changes the language of menus, dialog boxes, and other interface elements.
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Input Language: This allows you to change the keyboard layout. For instance, if you’re using a different language keyboard, you can switch the input method accordingly.
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Region: Your geographical region can influence language, regional formats for date and time, currencies, and more.
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Speech: This setting is useful for users who rely on voice commands or text-to-speech features.
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Windows Store Language: This affects the store interface and content when browsing apps or content in the Microsoft Store.
Step-by-Step Guide to Change the Display Language
Changing the display language is typically the primary reason a user would look to switch languages on Windows 11. To change the display language on your Windows 11 device, follow these steps:
Step 1: Access Settings
- Click on the Start Menu (the Windows logo) located on the taskbar.
- Select the Settings icon (the gear-shaped icon).
- Alternatively, you can press Windows + I on your keyboard to directly open the settings menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Time & Language Settings
- In the Settings window, look for Time & language on the left sidebar and click on it.
- You will see options for Language and Region.
Step 3: Change Language Preferences
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Click on Language & region.
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Under the Preferred languages section, you will see a list of installed languages. If your desired language is not listed, you can add it.
To add a new language:
- Click on the Add a language option.
- In the search bar, type the name of the language you wish to install (for example, «Spanish»).
- Once it appears in the search results, select it and click Next.
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On the next screen, ensure that you select the options that comply with your needs. For most users, the defaults will be suitable. Make sure to check:
- Install language pack (to change the display language).
- Set as my Windows display language (to immediately apply it upon installation).
- Install speech recognition if you want to use voice commands in that language.
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Click Install after confirming your selections.
Step 4: Set Your Language as Primary
Once you have installed the new language pack, it should appear in your Preferred languages list. If you have multiple languages added:
- Click on the three dots next to your desired language.
- Select Move up to set it as the primary display language.
Step 5: Log Out and Log Back In
In most cases, changing the language will take effect immediately; however, some changes may require you to log out and log back into your account or restart your computer for the changes to take full effect.
Switching Keyboard Input Language
Besides changing the display language, you might want to switch the input method for typing. Windows 11 allows for easy switching between multiple keyboard layouts. Here’s how:
Step 1: Access Language Options
- Return to Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
- Under the Preferred languages section, find your installed language and click on it.
- Next, click on Options.
Step 2: Add Keyboard Layout
- In the Keyboard section, you can add additional keyboard layouts by clicking Add a keyboard.
- Select the desired layout from the dropdown list (e.g., QWERTY, AZERTY, Dvorak).
- Your new keyboard layout will now appear in the keyboard options.
Step 3: Switching Between Layouts
You can easily switch between different keyboard layouts while typing by using a keyboard shortcut:
- Press Windows + Spacebar to toggle between installed keyboards.
- Alternatively, you can also use Alt + Shift.
Changing Regional Settings
Changing the region can have an effect on formats like currency and date/time. Here’s how to do that in Windows 11:
Step 1: Access Region Settings
- Go back to Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
- Under the Region section, use the dropdown menu to select your desired region.
Step 2: Additional Regional Formats
You can customize other formats if needed:
- Click on Regional format to choose a specific format from the list (like English (United States) vs. English (United Kingdom)).
- Adjust any necessary settings related to time formats, date formats, and more.
Adjusting Speech Language Settings
If you use features like Cortana or voice typing, ensuring that the speech language is correctly set is essential. To change this:
Step 1: Access Speech Settings
- In the Settings menu, navigate to Time & language > Speech.
- Here, you can select your preferred language from the dropdown menu under the Speech language section.
Step 2: Enable Speech Recognition
Once set, you can enable speech recognition features. Ensure your microphone is set up and configured correctly under Settings > System > Sound.
Conclusion: Language Flexibility and Cultural Sensitivity in Windows 11
Windows 11 is designed to cater to users across the globe with varying language preferences. By allowing easy adjustments to language, input methods, and region settings, Microsoft recognizes the importance of inclusivity and accessibility. This robust support for multilingual environments ensures that users can navigate their systems comfortably, fostering enhanced productivity and collaboration.
Whether you’re setting up your new device or simply wanting to improve your user experience by adding a new language, the steps outlined above provide comprehensive guidance on how to switch languages and adapt your Windows 11 environment to your needs. From display language to keyboard input and regional settings, the ability to customize your Windows experience is just a few clicks away.
Feel free to explore and enjoy your multilingual capabilities, making your Windows 11 journey as smooth and engaging as possible.
Display Language in Windows 11 is the language the operating system displays its content. This includes all prescribed text by Microsoft. Not only that, Microsoft applications like Paint, Calendar, Photos, etc. can also carry the display language if supported.
You may have received a computer from another country in a language that you were not familiar with, or perhaps you simply need to change the display language to make things easier. You should read this post if you are using Windows 11.
Let us continue to see how you can set your desired display language preferences.
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Types of Language packs
Like Windows 10, Windows 11 also comes with two types of language pack options.
- Fully localized language pack (LP)
- Partially localized language Interface Pack (LIP)
The fully localized language pack comes with component-based servicing lp.cab and local experience pack .appx files. Partially localized Language Interface Pack (LIP) comes with only .appx files for installation and deployment.
The benefit of lp.cab is that it will change the language of each and every component of Windows 11. Lp.cab contains 100% of the resources necessary to localize the complete UI of the system.
.appx files only translate common UI components like dialog boxes, menus, help, etc. Not all Windows components are fully translated.
Windows 11 language packs are available in 38 fully localized languages (LP) and 67 partially localized languages (LIP).
One major difference between LP and LIP is that LP is not free. You will need to pay to use a fully localized language pack while LIP is available for free for all editions of Windows 11.
Starting from Windows 11, the 67 LIP languages will move to a self-service model. This means that these LIP packs can’t be used for system imaging. You can install the language packs using the settings app.
In Windows 11, these LIPs are delivered through Windows Store and are also called LXPs.
LP language packs can be used for system imaging, meaning that you can create an ISO image with a specific language pre-installed for deployment.
Check out the list of LPs and LIPs (LXPs) in Windows 11.
Changing Display Language in Windows 11
There may be a possibility that your preferred language is already installed on your computer, but is not configured to be the display language. Another scenario may be that it is also not installed on your computer. We have covered both cases further down the article.
Display Language not installed
If you are not sure whether your desired language is installed or not, follow this method. Even if it is installed, you will know while trying to re-install it. Note that you must have an active internet connection in order to download and install any language packs.
- Open the Settings app in Windows 11, click on Time & Language on the left, and then click Language & Region on the right side of the window.
- On the next screen, click Add a language in front of Preferred Languages.
- Now, search for the language that you wish to set as the Display Language in the searchbox at the top. Then, click on your preferred language, and then click Next.
We would like to specify here that if you are unable to select a language, it is because it is already downloaded on your computer, and just needs to be configured to be the Display Language. Moreover, you can also see a legend at the bottom of the window. The associated symbols at the front of each language explain what features are supported by that particular language pack.
- Now, you need to check the boxes next to the features that you want to use with that specific language pack. You can also check the box next to “Set as my windows display language” to immediately set it as your Display Language. Click Install when done.
Note: You are required to sign out each time you wish to change your system’s Display Language. Therefore, we suggest that you save any active data before proceeding.
- The language pack will then begin downloading. It can take a few minutes to download, depending upon its size, features, and your internet connection.
- When the download is complete and you have not checked the box to set the new language pack as the Display Language, click on the drop-down menu in front of the Windows display language and select the one that you want your OS to display in.
- You will then be asked to sign out of the system so that the changes can take place.Click Sign Out after ensuring that all your data is saved.
- Now sign back in and you shall notice that the display language has been changed.
Regardless of whether you understand your current display language or not, the method to install and configure a new display language is the same, and you should be able to do it just by looking at the UI and the guide provided here.
Display Language installed but not configured
If you find that the Display Language that you wish to configure is already installed, then the process just becomes a lot easier. There will be no download required, hence an active internet connection will also not be necessary.
Change Display Language preferences
Not all applications in Windows 11 support all of the Display Languages. It may be possible that a certain application supports French and English, while the other only supports Spanish. So how will that particular app display its text when the Display Language is set to French?
You can configure your system to use multiple languages as backups if a language is not supported. For example, priority will be given to the Display Language at the top, but if not supported by an app, it will consider the second option. If that is also not supported, we will move on to the third option, etc. If no language is supported, the app will display the language it was created in.
Here is how you can manage your Display Language preferences in Windows 11:
Delete Display Language in Windows 11
You can also remove a language pack from the Display Language in Windows 11 if you no longer require it. This can be done to free up some space, or simply because you don’t want it there anymore.
To remove the Display Language, first, make sure it is not set to the current Display Language. If it is, you will need to change it to another language using the methods discussed above. Once changed, simply click on the ellipsis beside the language pack you want to remove on the Language & Region page within the Settings app, and then click Remove.
Verdict
If you purchased your computer during a trip abroad with Windows already installed, there is no need to redo your operating system due to the default Display Language. With the Settings app, you can change it within a few minutes.
Nevertheless, we must warn you that changing your preferred Display Language will require you to sign out of your account, which will close all apps and processes and result in any unsaved data being lost. Therefore, we recommend that you do not do it frequently, and if you do, please save all your open data before proceeding.
Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10
Various language and keyboard/input layout settings in Windows can be managed in the Settings app including:
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Installing and removing languages.
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Changing the Windows display language.
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Changing the language used by Microsoft Store apps and websites.
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Adding speech features to a language.
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Adding and removing keyboard/input layouts.
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Changing keyboard/input layouts.
This article covers these tasks.
Note: For the sake of simplicity, the rest of this article refers to keyboard/input layout as just keyboard layout.
Select the desired task from the following list:
To check what languages are currently installed in Windows:
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, the currently installed languages are displayed in the Language section.
The first step in setting language settings in Windows is making sure that the desired language is installed. To install a language in Windows:
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Since language packs are downloaded via the Internet, make sure that the Windows device is connected to the Internet.
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Save all work and close out of any open apps.
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the Add a language button next to Preferred languages.
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In the Choose a language to install window, enter in the name of the desired language in the Type a language name… text box or scroll through the list of available languages. Once the desired language is displayed, select it and then select the Next button.
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In the Install language features window:
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Under Optional language features, make sure Language pack is selected.
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Under Optional language features, select any additional desired features, such as speech recognition.
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Under Language preferences, if the language being installed should be set as the Windows display language, select Set as my Windows display language. For more information, see the Change the Windows display language section in this article.
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Once all the options are selected as desired in the Install language features window, select the Install button.
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, the following message is displayed under the Language section:
Please wait while the language finishes installing. This could take a few minutes.
In the list of languages, the download and install progress of the selected language is also displayed.
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Once the selected language is finished installing, the language is added as a language under the Language section in the Time & language > Language & region window.
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If the option Set as my Windows display language was selected:
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The following message is displayed under the Language section in the Time & language > Language & region window prompting to sign out of Windows:
Windows needs to sign you out in order to apply your new display language.
To sign out of Windows, select the Sign out button next to the message.
Note: If there’s no Sign out button next to the message, then manually sign out by right-clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Shutdown or sign out > Sign out.
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At the Windows sign-on screen, sign back into Windows. The Windows display language is applied and changes the selected display language.
Warning: When the Windows display language is changed, it might also change the keyboard layout to match the language. The input language icon at the sign-on screen shows the currently selected keyboard layout. Be aware of the possible different keyboard layout when entering the username and password at the Windows sign-on screen.
If necessary, use the password reveal icon in the password box to verify that the password is being entered correctly with the current keyboard layout. The keyboard layout can be changed from the sign-on screen using the input language icon.
Changing the keyboard layout only changes the layout and doesn’t change the Windows display language.
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Note: A single language edition of Windows might be installed if one of the following messages is displayed when trying to add a language pack:
Only one language pack allowed.
Your Windows license supports only one display language.
For more information, see Check whether a version of Windows supports multiple languages.
The Windows display language determines the language used by the Windows user interface. It also determines the language used by Windows features such as the Settings app and File Explorer.
Changing the Windows display language also causes the selected language to move to the top of Preferred languages list. The first supported language in the Preferred languages list determines the language used by Microsoft Store apps and websites.
Important: Some languages aren’t fully localized. For languages that aren’t fully localized, some elements in Windows might still appear in the first language that is fully localized in the Preferred languages list.
To change the Windows display language:
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Ensure that Windows already has the desired language installed before switching to it. To check what languages are currently installed in Windows, follow the section Check what languages are installed in Windows in this article. If the desired language isn’t currently installed, follow the section Install a language pack in this article.
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Save all work and close out of any open apps.
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the desired Windows display language in the drop-down menu next to Windows display language.
Tip: If the desired display language isn’t displayed in the Windows display language drop-down menu, see the section Install a language pack in this article to install the language.
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The following message is displayed under Windows display language:
Windows needs to sign you out in order to apply your new display language.
To sign out of Windows, select the Sign out button.
Note: If there’s no Sign out button next to the message, then manually sign out by right-clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Shutdown or sign out > Sign out.
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At the Windows sign-on screen, sign back into Windows. The Windows display language is applied and changes to the selected display language.
Warning: When the Windows display language is changed, it might also change the keyboard layout to match the language. The input language icon at the sign-on screen shows the currently selected keyboard layout. Be aware of the possible different keyboard layout when entering the username and password at the Windows sign-on screen.
If necessary, use the password reveal icon in the password box to verify that the password is being entered correctly with the current keyboard layout. The keyboard layout can be changed from the sign-on screen using the input language icon.
Changing the keyboard layout only changes the layout and doesn’t change the Windows display language.
Changing the Windows display language changes the language used by the Windows user interface and Windows features such as the Settings app and File Explorer. By default, it also changes the language used by Microsoft Store apps and websites by moving the selected Windows display language to the top of the Preferred languages list. For more information, see the section Change the Windows display language in this article.
However, the language used by Microsoft Store apps or websites can be controlled independently of the Windows display language. For example, the Windows display language can be in one language, while the language used by Microsoft Store apps or websites can be in another. The first supported language in the Preferred languages list determines the language used by Microsoft Store apps and websites.
To change the language used by Microsoft Store apps and websites:
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, the current preferred order of the installed languages is shown under Preferred languages in the Language section.
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To move the desired language for Microsoft Store apps and websites to the top of the Preferred languages list, select the language and then drag it to the top of the list. Observe how moving the language to the top of the Preferred languages list doesn’t affect the language selected as the Windows display language.
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If desired, reorder the preference of other installed languages by selecting the language and then dragging it to the desired location in the Preferred languages list.
To install speech features for a language:
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Since speech features are downloaded via the Internet, make sure that the Windows device is connected to the Internet.
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Make sure that the language where speech is going to be used is set as the display language.
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the ellipses next to the current Windows display language and then select Language options.
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In the Time & language > Language & region > Options window, under the Language Features section, select the Download button next to each desired speech features that should be installed. For example:
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Text-to-speech.
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Basic Speech recognition.
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Enhanced speech recognition.
Note: Not all languages have speech features. If some or all of the above features aren’t available as an option, that language doesn’t have those speech features.
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Adding a keyboard layout allows selection of an alternate keyboard layout for the current Windows display language. Alternate keyboard layouts allow directly entering of characters using the keyboard or input device that aren’t available in the current Windows display language’s keyboard layout. For example, characters only found in other languages.
Note: A full language pack that matches the language of the desired keyboard layout doesn’t always need to be installed to gain access to that keyboard layout. All languages, including the current Windows display language, have keyboard layouts in various different languages. The current Windows display language might have the keyboard layout of the desired keyboard layout in a different language.
To add a keyboard layout:
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the ellipses next to the current Windows display language and then select Language options.
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In the Time & language > Language & region > Options window, under the Keyboards section, verify that the desired keyboard layout isn’t already installed. If it’s not, then select the Add a keyboard button next to Installed keyboards.
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In the pop-up menu that appears, scroll through the list of keyboard layouts and then select the desired keyboard layout. The list is sorted first with the keyboard layouts from the selected language, and then alphabetically.
Important: If the desired keyboard layout isn’t listed, start this section over, but instead of the current Windows display language, select the language that matches the desired keyboard layout.
If the language that matches the desired keyboard layout isn’t installed, then follow the section Install a language pack in this article to install the language of the desired keyboard layout.
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Once the desired keyboard layout is selected, it should display in the Time & language > Language & region > Options window under the Keyboards section. To switch to the keyboard layout that was installed, see Change the keyboard layout section in this article.
A keyboard layout can be selected from the input language icon in the system tray area of the taskbar. The input language icon displays the currently selected keyboard layout. To select a different keyboard layout:
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In the system tray area of the taskbar, select the input language icon.
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A pop-up menu is displayed with the available keyboard layouts. Select the desired keyboard layout.
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The input language icon changes to the selected keyboard layout.
Tips: A keyboard layout can also be selected by holding down the Windows logo key on the keyboard and then selecting the Spacebar. Each selection of the Spacebar while holding down the Windows logo key cycles through the installed keyboard layouts. If selecting the Spacebar doesn’t do anything, only one keyboard layout is installed. To see what languages and keyboard layouts are currently installed in Windows, see the following sections in this article:
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Check what languages are installed in Windows.
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Add a keyboard layout.
If the desired keyboard layout isn’t available, follow the section Add a keyboard layout in this article.
To remove a currently installed language pack:
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the ellipses next to the language that needs to be removed and then select Remove.
Note: If the Remove button is greyed out, the selected language to be removed is the current Windows display language. Switch to another Windows display language before attempting to remove the language. For more information, see Change the Windows display language section in this article.
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In the dialog box that appears, confirm removing the language by selecting the Yes button.
To remove a currently installed keyboard layout:
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In the Time & language > Language & region window, under the Language section, select the ellipses next to the language that contains the keyboard that needs to be removed and then select Language options.
Note: Installed keyboard layouts aren’t always part of a matching language. The keyboard layout might be installed as part of the current Windows display language. Languages can contain keyboard layouts that aren’t the same language as the language pack.
For this reason, the keyboard layout can be located either under the current Windows display language or the language that matches the keyboard layout. If the keyboard layout to be removed isn’t under the current Windows display language, then check the language that matches the keyboard layout.
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In the Time & language > Language & region > Options window, under the Keyboards section, select the ellipses next to the keyboard that needs to be removed and then select Remove.
Note: If the Remove button is greyed out, the selected keyboard layout is the only installed keyboard layout for the current Windows display language. Add another keyboard layout before attempting to remove the keyboard layout. For more information, see Add a keyboard layout section in this article.
The input language icon in the system tray area of the taskbar allows selection of keyboard layouts. By default, the input language icon is enabled and displays in the taskbar. For more information, see the Change the keyboard layout section of this article.
An alternative to the input language icon is the legacy language bar found in previous versions of Windows. If the legacy language bar is enabled, then the input language icon in the taskbar is disabled and no longer displays. To reenable the input language icon and display it in the taskbar, follow these steps:
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Select Start and then select Settings > Time & language > Typing .
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Select the following Time & language > Typing shortcut:
Open Time & language > Typing
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In the Time & language > Typing window, select Advanced keyboard settings.
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In the Time & language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings window, under Switching input methods, uncheck the option Use the desktop language bar when it’s available.
Warning: Unchecking the option Use the desktop language bar when it’s available causes the input language icon to display again in the taskbar. However, it causes the legacy language bar to no longer display. If the legacy language bar is preferred over the input language icon, then leave the option Use the desktop language bar when it’s available enabled.
Additional options for the legacy language bar can be found under the Language bar options link in the Time & language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings window.
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Microsft has designed the new Windows 11 OS to offer an easy-to-use and good-looking interface that will work efficiently and provide quick access to all of its settings. This is exactly what Windows 10 was missing: fast access to the most basic settings without having to go through multiple menus to modify them.
Some users have reported that their Windows 11 language changes automatically, which can be annoying, especially if you’re working on your PC.
In this age, when everything happens so fast and the main goal is to complete all our tasks as quickly as possible, this is a breath of fresh air.
How can I change the system language in Windows 11?
1. Switch the Windows 11 display language to an existing language pack
- Right-click the Windows logo on your taskbar, and choose Settings.
- Click on Time & language.
- Choose Language & region from the list of options.
- Under the Windows display language section, click on the dropdown and choose the new display language.
2. Change the Windows 11 language to a new language pack
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1. Click the Windows icon from the taskbar.
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2. Choose the gear Settings icon.
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3. Click on Time & Language from the sidebar.
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4. Choose the Language & region option.
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5. Click the Add a language button.
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6. Search for your preferred language, select it from the list, and press Next.
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7. Choose any options you want from the Optional features section.
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8. Tick the box next to the Set as my Windows display language.
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9. Click Install.
If you want to change your system display language on Windows 11 to a different one that is not included in the pre-existing ones, you can easily do so.
You can manually install the preferred language, as well as all related optional features. After, all that’s left to do is set that language to be your Windows display language, and you’re done.
How can I change the keyboard language on Windows 11?
NOTE
For these options to be available, you will need to have the language pack already installed on your PC.
If you don’t, simply follow the steps presented in the solution above and add the language you need first.
1. Use the taskbar
- Click on the language button, situated on the bottom right of the taskbar.
- Select what language you want to switch your keyboard to.
2. Using a keyboard shortcut
- Press the Windows + Space once to activate the taskbar Keyboard layout.
- While holding the Windows key pressed, tap space to choose the next available language.
You may also use the Alt + Shift combination but if Alt + Shift is not working, read the highlighted guide for fixes.
Why is the Language Switcher missing from my Windows 11 taskbar?
There might be situations where the language bar (switcher) is nowhere to be found in your Windows 11 taskbar, which implies that it has been deactivated.
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To enable it again, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows icon on the taskbar.
- Choose Settings.
- Click on Time & language.
- Choose Typing.
- Select Advanced keyboard settings.
- Untick the box next to the Use this desktop language bar when available.
- Your Language Switcher should not appear in the taskbar.
As you can see, Windows 11 language customization is not a complicated process; you can access the settings using your keyboard or mouse. In case it keeps reverting to the default settings, try removing the unwanted display language in Windows 11.
What kind of language settings can I change in Windows 11?
Like other OSs before it, Windows 11 has two main settings categories for the language used on your PC.
➡ System (display) language – The system language, also known as the display language option, allows you to customize the language in which your operating system is presented. This includes the language displayed when observing any native menu, app, and option.
➡ Keyboard language – As the name suggests, the keyboard language is the language in which you will use your keyboard to write texts. This is a more localized option, enabling you to have your system’s language in your native language while writing texts in another language.
Switching between different keyboard languages is very easy by using the Alt+Shift hotkey, and we will also tackle this element in this guide.
Make sure you inform yourself regarding the Windows 11 system requirements to be able to run it without any issues. Even more, discover how to change Windows lock screen language in no time.
In case you’re having problems with display languages on Windows 10, don’t miss our guide on how to uninstall the language pack on Windows 10.
Have you had the chance to try it out? If so, share your thoughts on your experience in the comments section below.
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