How To Change Keyboard Layouts on Windows 7

Are letters typing the way you want them to?Has this happened to you?You start typing foreign characters when you hit the key on your keyboard, even if you're typing text in a document.Follow these simple steps to find your way to peace.

Step 1: Press and win.

This should open the start menu, showing a list of programs, system tools, and user profiles.

Step 2: You can type "language" into the box.

After you open the start menu, you should be able to type into the search box.Wait for this to load and it will show you a list.

Step 3: Click on "Change keyboards or other methods".

You can choose to "Change keyboards..." when a window opens.

Step 4: Click on the keyboard you want to change.

This will open another window, listing your computer's language and keyboards.

Step 5: To remove a keyboard, select it.

"Canadian Multilingual Standard"The keyboard should be highlighted in blue if you click on it.

Step 6: Click the button to remove it.

The second button on the top of the array of buttons is where "Remove" can be found.Thanks for completing the task, and happy typing!

Step 7: Press and win.

The start menu should display a list of programs, system tools, and user profiles.

Step 8: You can type "language" into the box.

After you open the start menu, you should be able to type into the search box.If you wait for this to load, it will bring up a list.

Step 9: Click on the option to change keyboards or other methods.

You can choose to "Change keyboards..." when the window opens.

Step 10: Click on the keyboard you want to change.

This will open another window, listing your computer's language and keyboards.

Step 11: Click on the Add button.

The button "Add" can be found on the rightmost side of the window.You should get a selection of languages when another window opens.

Step 12: Pick a language.

Click the + icon next to the word "English"You should have expanded the language into multiple keyboards.

Step 13: Click the + icon next to the word "Keyboard" if applicable.

You should be able to find the keyboard layout you are looking for.

Step 14: Click Ok if you want to check the box next to the keyboard preferred.

Happy typing, you have now completed the task.

Step 15: It's important to have more than one keyboard.

To add a keyboard, follow the above steps.

Step 16: You can use the keyboard icon aside from the application tray.

The application tray and keyboard icon can be found at the bottom of the screen.

Step 17: Pick your keyboard.

When you revisit the menu, you will see a checkmark for your currently selected keyboard.

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