Category: Tech Guides / Keyboard Tutorials
Buying a specialty language keyboard layout—such as a Farsi or Arabic keyboard—is the best way to type comfortably in multiple languages. However, simply plugging the physical keyboard into your computer is only the first step.
You also need to tell your computer’s operating system to recognize the new language layout.
Here is a quick, step-by-step guide showing you exactly how to set up a dual-language keyboard configuration in just a few minutes.
How to Add a Keyboard Language in Windows 11 & 10
- Click the Start Menu and open your Settings app (or press the Windows Key + I).
- Look at the left sidebar menu and click on Time & Language.
- Click on the Language & Region tab on the right side.
- Find the button labeled Add a language and click it.
- Type your desired language (for example, Persian or Arabic) into the search bar, select it, and click Next then Install.
- Once installed, click the three dots next to your new language, select Language options, and ensure the correct layout keyboard is added.
How to Add a Keyboard Language on an Apple Mac
- Click the Apple Menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings.
- Scroll down the left sidebar menu and click on Keyboard.
- Look for the Text Input section on the right side and click the Edit button next to Input Sources.
- Click the small plus (+) icon at the bottom-left corner of the window.
- Search for your language in the list, select the exact layout variant you want, and click Add.
How to Switch Quickly Between Languages While Typing
You do not want to open your settings menu every time you want to switch languages. Use these fast keyboard shortcuts instead:
- On Windows: Press the Windows Key + Spacebar at the same time to instantly cycle through your active layouts.
- On Mac: Press the Fn key (or Globe key) on your keyboard, or use the shortcut Control + Spacebar.
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