There are two ways to change the default keyboard input language in Windows 10: using the combination Alt keys+Shift or Windows+Space. The first of these combinations can be replaced or disabled altogether, and when using a large number of language sets, it will be convenient to separately configure “hot keys” to enable a particular language.

In this guide, we will look at how to set up keyboard shortcuts to change the language, as well as other useful language settings for Windows 10.

Setting up the default combination

Changing or canceling the standard Windows + Space combination cannot be done using conventional means, and it is not necessary. But those who like to switch languages ​​using the Ctrl+Shift keys will probably wonder how to return to the usual setting.

1. To get into settings language bar, click on the word RUS or ENG in the area next to the clock and select “Language Settings”. A similar path can be taken through “Settings” - “Time and language” - “Region and language”, but through the button on the taskbar it will be much faster.
2. In the window that opens, we display the installed languages ​​for keyboard input, and here you can add new ones using the “Add language” button. However, what we are interested in now is the link in “Related Options”, namely “Advanced Date and Time Options”.
3. In the “Language” item, click on the “Change input method” link and then in the left column select “Advanced options”.

1. In the additional parameters we find the link “Change language bar keyboard shortcuts”.
2. In the window that opens, select the first line “Switch input language” and click the “Change keyboard shortcut” button.
3. Next, in the left column, select the combination we are interested in and click OK.

Here in the right column called “Change keyboard layout” you can set additional “hot keys”. This may be needed if you have several keyboard layout options specified for one installed input language. Thus, one keyboard shortcut will change the input language, and the other will change the keyboard layout for the selected language.

Keyboard shortcut on login screenWindows 10

By changing the keyboard shortcut to change the input language, upon subsequent reboot operating system You may encounter that on the Windows 10 login screen when you enter your password, the combination we set does not work. And if your default language is Russian, and your login password contains Latin letters, then it would be logical to change the keyboard shortcut to change the input language and for the initial screen.

1. The first two points of the previous operation remain unchanged, and in the third option - in the “Regional Standards” area, click the link “Changing date, time and number formats”.
2. In the window that opens, select the “Advanced” tab and for the first option “Welcome screen and Accounts new users" click the "Copy parameters" button.

Additional language options

Let's return to the settings of additional parameters, where we got to after completing the three initial steps in the first instructions. There is a lot of interesting things here. For example, the Override Default Input Method area. The fact is that in order for a number of standard Windows applications 10, as well as all applications installed from the Windows application store, were Russified, it is necessary that Russian be selected as the system language by default (previously reported in Computer Literacy).

If you want the default input language to be English or some other language (and not the system language selected by Russian), then this is done in the additional settings. In the “Override the default input method” area, select the language we need from the drop-down list and click the “Save” button.

Just below you can check the “Allow me to choose an input method for each application” checkbox. In previous versions of Windows, this option was implied by default, but now, having changed the language once, say from Russian to English, after switching to another application we will remain in English, even if the first language of the system is Russian. Sometimes this is inconvenient, and if so, then put a tick in the checkbox and click “Save”.

Setting up additional languages

If the standard two system languages ​​are not enough for us, then we go to the language panel by clicking on the RUS or ENG inscription next to the clock on the Taskbar and selecting “Language Settings”. In the window that opens, click on the “Add language” button and select the language that interests us. Simply by clicking on the name of the language, it will automatically be added to the system.

Next, each installed language can either be deleted, used as the main system language, or configured additionally by selecting “Options”. For example, for the Russian language you can set up a strict correspondence with the letter “ё”, in Spanish you can set up the verb forms to “you” or “you”. In addition, in additional settings you can upload files for handwriting and speech recognition, which will be useful primarily for tablet devices.

Finally, in the advanced language options you can add various options keyboard layouts. For example, for a standard Russian keyboard you can add, for example, Ukrainian, which will avoid installing an additional system language, but will add the ability to use additional characters from a language of an adjacent group. Switching between layouts for one language is discussed in the first part of this manual.

If we use more than two languages ​​in the system, then it can be useful to configure separate key combinations to enable one language or another (that is, change them not in a given order, but immediately enable the language we need). To do this, we go through the first five steps of the initial instructions, that is, go to the “Languages ​​and text input services” menu, the “Switching keyboard” tab and here, having selected a specific language, press the familiar “Change keyboard shortcut” button.

Windows 10 suggests using the Ctrl key in combination with one of the numbers, or instead of Ctrl in the drop-down list, you can select Ctrl+Shift or Alt+Shift, but again using numbers. Therefore, in order not to increase the number of simultaneously pressed keys to three, leave Ctrl and select a numerical value for the “Key” drop-down list (in this case, the “Use keyboard shortcut” checkbox must be checked). Thus, you can configure combinations for up to 12 languages. Typically you don't need that much, but for three or four it can be very convenient.

It should be borne in mind that in other applications where similar key combinations could be used for some special functions, they will simply stop working. For example, in OneNote, the Ctrl key plus numbers allowed you to use image tags, and in Chrome browser This is how switching between tabs is used. Therefore, if you use this combination in other programs, you will have to configure the use of three keys, for example, Ctrl+Shift+number.

Automatic switching

If you simply don’t want to bother with language settings or something doesn’t work out, you can use a third-party utility from Yandex called . When you enter letters, the application will automatically determine which language you should use in currently, which often saves you if you are still typing while looking at the keyboard rather than at the screen. However, with a large number installed languages Punto Switcher can get confusing, so it is often even more convenient to use a custom input language switch via a keyboard shortcut.

Windows 10 differs in many ways from its previous versions, but, fortunately, the developers decided not to change the familiar aspects that have been established in the minds of users over decades. Changing the keyboard layout is important because it doubles the functionality of the buttons. In other words, all the characters on the keyboard would not fit on the limited number of buttons, so in Windows you can switch between two layouts. It is generally accepted that the first layout belongs to international English, and the second to the local language (for example, Russian).

Unfortunately, even after numerous updates, users continue to encounter bugs and shortcomings in the system. Sometimes the keyboard layout doesn't change at all. Here, even knowing all the possible combinations will not help. There are still situations where people lose the active language identifier from the taskbar, and button combinations simply stop working.

On a note! Remember various ways change the layout so as not to fall into a stupor in an uncomfortable situation. Collected below detailed instructions, which helps solve the most popular user problems related to changing the language on Windows 10.

Ever since ancient versions of Windows from the 90s, users have been familiar with standard key combinations that switch between different keyboard layouts.

Method number 2. Control Panel

Open Control Panel (find it via Windows search, or open through the “Start” button), go to the “Language” section.

In this window you can add other languages, change their input methods and change various settings.

If someone really needs it, they can figure it out without much difficulty. On the left you will find the column “Additional parameters” - click on it. There, click on “Change language bar keyboard shortcuts”, which will open a special window for changing keyboard shortcuts. You can assign exactly those that are convenient for you.

Method number 3. Task bar

Try clicking on the identifier of the active layout on the taskbar, next to the clock (the abbreviation of the active language is RU or ENG). At the bottom you will notice a settings gear that opens a window for changing the language. This is, although the second method, discussed above, will be more useful to users.

Video - How to change the keyboard shortcut in Windows 10

It's not so easy to customize the language component of Windows 10. The keyboard layout options are somewhat hidden compared to previous versions. However, with a little understanding, adding a language, changing keyboard shortcuts, and much more will be a piece of cake.

What is a keyboard layout

Keyboard layout is an agreement on the correspondence of typographic symbols (letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc.) of a written language to the keys of a computer keyboard, typewriter, or other device with which text is entered.

Wikipedia

https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout

Simply put, a keyboard layout is the way the computer understands the commands that a user enters by pressing certain keys on the keyboard.

Almost every language has its own layouts created and adapted (corresponding keys with numbers, letters, symbols and hieroglyphs). In addition, when entering commands or text, the function keys Shift, Alt, Ctrl, CapsLok and others are often used. The Fn key has been added to built-in laptop keyboards for even greater functionality while reducing the number of keys.

How to change keyboard layout on Windows 10

Changing the keyboard layout is very simple: there are several options for this. possible ways, for greater convenience for each user: hot keys, language bar and special utilities.

Special programs

Several programs have been created for Windows to switch layouts. Moreover, some of them have additional functions, such as automatically switching languages, correcting words by translating them between languages ​​and much more.

Punto Switcher

Punto Switcher is rightfully considered the best program for working with language layouts for Windows. The utility has a lot of built-in functionality, it can automatically switch layouts, correct words and much more. Also a big advantage is the ability to set your own hotkeys to change the language. The user can write text in two layouts at the same time and not bother with switching; the program will do everything for him.

As an author of articles, I work a lot with texts, publications and other content, so I often use programs for checking and processing text in my craft. Punto Switcher is one of the first applications that is installed on my PC after reinstalling the operating system. Sometimes you even feel dependent on the program, it helps so much when typing. Of course, there are some oddities; after all, the program cannot take into account everything, and some normal words can be translated into English language. Therefore, when using such programs, it is necessary to monitor their operation.

Keyboard Ninja

Another one famous program- Keyboard Ninja. The utility has many settings in which you can get lost. However, the program is quite easy to customize if you get used to it. The main features are similar to their analogues: text transcription, automatic replacement of layouts, custom hotkeys, correction of typos when typing words, and much more.

How to add a layout and an additional language to a layout

Windows does not limit the user in the number of possible layouts; they can be added and removed as desired.

1. To add a layout, click on the language bar and select “Language Settings”. Click on the language bar and select
2. In the settings window that opens, click on “Add a language.”
   In the options window that opens, select “Add language”
3. Carefully select the layout and click “Next”. Carefully select the layout language and click “Next”
4. Uncheck “Set as Windows interface language” (or leave it if you want the operating system language to switch to the selected language) and click “Install”. Select language components and click “Install”
5. Once the packages are downloaded, they will be installed and available along with the previous layouts.
   All added languages ​​will be displayed in a list immediately after installation

You can also add another “keyboard” to the language layout. In this case, switching between languages ​​will occur through the Ctrl+Shift key combination on the left.

Video: how to add and remove a language from a layout

How to reassign the keyboard shortcut to change layouts on Windows 10

On Windows there is an option standard means reassign hotkeys to change the language layout. Unfortunately, these settings are hidden deeper than in previous versions.

1. Open the language bar settings, as shown above, click the “Advanced keyboard options” link.
   In the column on the right, click “Advanced keyboard options”
2. Then select “Language Bar Options”.
   Click the link “Language Bar Options”
3. Next, in the “Languages ​​and text input services” window, go to the “Switch keyboard” tab and click on “Change keyboard shortcut”.
   Switch the toggle switches to the required values ​​and save the changes with the OK button

How to change the combination to switch the language on the lock screen

Unfortunately, Windows does not have an interface in the settings where you can change the hotkeys to switch the language on the lock screen. But this can be done through the terminal command line in one line.

Customizing the keyboard layout for yourself is very simple. You just need to dig a little into the parameters and change some settings.

In principle, today in any Windows OS you can find standard method change the language on the keyboard as you type. Switching the language on the keyboard (Windows 10 all versions) is almost no different from previous systems, although it has some features in the setup. Below are some basic options for changing these parameters.

What is the language switching on the keyboard (Windows 10)?

So, what does the tenth version of the system offer in terms of the ability to quickly change the input language and keyboard layout, besides selecting the desired parameter by clicking on the icon in the system tray?

By default, switch the language to Windows keyboard 10 allows you to produce two standard keyboard shortcuts: Alt + Shift and Win + Space (spacebar). Many users find this very inconvenient, so they try to customize the settings for themselves. Those who worked with the early Windows versions, most people are used to using Ctrl + Shift.

Where is the language switch on the keyboard (Windows 10)?

For regular user If you are not familiar with the intricacies of setting language parameters, we immediately note that the main actions are performed from the corresponding section of the “Control Panel”, and for some you can apply settings from the settings menu. But first things first.

basic settings

To access changing the keyboard shortcut, you need to use the language section of the Control Panel, which is most easily accessed by using the Control command from the Run console.

Here we use Extra options, and in the window that opens, go to the hyperlink for changing the combination, which is marked in blue in the section for switching input methods.

In the new dialog box on the keyboard tab at the bottom there is a button for changing keys, which you need to press. Next, in the language and layout change columns, set your own parameters and save the changes.

Language changes on the welcome screen

But even here, not everything is so simple. The point is that switching the language on the keyboard (Windows 10) configured in this way does not in any way affect the way you change the language on the welcome or login lock screen when you are required to enter a password.

Accordingly, these parameters will also have to be rearranged. This can be done from the same language section of the “Control Panel”, where the item for changing the date, number and time format is used to view the settings.

After entering the section on the deposit additional settings We use the copy parameters button, and in the new window we tick two lines at the very bottom for both the welcome screen and for new users (this is optional), after which we save the changes made.

Touch keyboard settings

Finally, another technique that allows you to restructure the language switching on the keyboard. Windows 10, like the previous G8, supports devices with touch screens, which many find more convenient in terms of text input.

These settings are accessed from the Settings section, which is selected in the Start menu, where you then need to enter the Devices section (second from the left in the top row). After that, on the left side of the window, select the input line, and on the right side of the window, move the automatic display slider touch keyboard to the on position. The settings set by the previous methods will be applied automatically.

Note: the touch keyboard section will be available exclusively on tablets, and then only after activating the mobile mode, but you won’t be able to access it on a laptop.

Instead of a total

Thus, in fact, all settings are made required parameters regarding the input system, changing keys and switching keyboard layout. Each technique is suitable for very specific situations, so you need to use them with a clear understanding of what exactly you want to get in the end.

This time we will look at the problem when the language on the keyboard with Windows 10 does not switch and what to do in this case.

This problem is common. The cause of the problem lies in damage system file or in incorrect settings systems. Therefore, we suggest considering ways to solve the problem.

Ways to solve the problem with the keyboard layout

If on a computer running Windows 10 you cannot switch from Russian to English or vice versa, it is worth checking the ctfmon.exe file for functionality. It is he who is responsible for displaying the language bar and its functioning. To do this, go to the “C/Windows/System32” drive and find the “ctfmon.exe” file.

We run the file and look at the result. You may need to restart your system and scan your PC for viruses.

It is also worth noting that the layout does not change if the same file is missing from startup. To do this, do the following:

• Find the file "ctfmon.exe". Right-click on it and select "Copy".

• Next, go to the address: “C:/Users/Username/AppDate/Roaming/Microsoft/Windows/Main Menu/Programs/Startup”. Right-click on an empty space and select “Paste.”

• Reboot the PC.

If after these manipulations the switching still does not work, you should make a change to the registry. To do this we do the following:

• Press “Win+R” and enter “regedit”.

• The registry will open. Go to the branch “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run”. Let's see if there is a parameter in the "Run" directory with the value "ctfmon.exe". If it is not there, right-click on an empty space and select “Create”, “String parameter”.

• Give the parameter any name. We enter the value “ctfmon”=”CTFMON.EXE” (quotes are required!).

• Save the parameter. Close all windows and reboot the system.

You can also change the registry value by creating a .reg file with the following content:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\ctfmon.exe"

After launching the file, the layout will change as usual. If the Russian language is not available, you will have to download the language pack and make changes to the keyboard layout settings.

To learn how to change the keys to change the language using the keyboard layout, watch the video: