How to change keyboard layout on Windows 11
Do you type in multiple languages? If so, you’ll benefit from additional keyboard layouts. Here’s how to add more on Windows 11.
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AlthoughWindows 11gives you a chance to add keyboard layouts during the out-of-box experience (OOBE), it’s possible to add or remove them at any time.
Technically, you can continue with the default layout if you know how to insert special characters (such as the “Ñ” character in Spanish). However, changing the keyboard layout on Windows 11 makes it a lot easier to type in a different language. Also, this feature comes in handy if you simply prefer a different layout, such as the United States-Dvorak.
In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to add or remove keyboard layouts on your device.
How to add keyboard layout on Windows 11
To add a keyboard layout on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the new layout will configure on your account. You may need to repeat the steps to add more layouts as required.
How to change keyboard layout on Windows 11
To change to another keyboard layout, use these steps:
Alternatively, you can also use theWindows key + spacebarkeyboard shortcut to cycle between the layouts.
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How to remove keyboard layout on Windows 11
To delete a keyboard layout on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the keyboard layout will no longer be available on Windows 11. If you have multiple layouts, you may need to repeat the steps to remove those you don’t need.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
