Good day!
In our country, users usually use two layouts: Russian and English. And in some cases, you have to face the inability to switch from one language to another ...
In general, by default, specials are used to change the layout. combinations (they may differ depending on the OS version):
- ALT + SHIFT;
- CTRL + SHIFT.
ALT + SHIFT at the same time!
In addition, you can click on the language icon in the tray and select the one you want from the list that appears.
Language selection
If you have already checked these methods, and they did not suit you, then most likely the problem may lie:
- inoperability of a number of keyboard buttons;
- in Windows options that specify a different keyboard shortcut;
- only one language is installed in the system (for example, only Russian ...);
- it is possible that some application forcibly changes the layout;
- you have an unofficial Windows installed, in which the language parameters of the OS are "spoiled" (some kind of assembly from folk craftsmen ...).
In general, below I will give what and in what sequence to do in order to restore the functionality of the layout switching ...
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How to customize the layout and "force" it to switch ✔
STEP 1: test the keyboard
It is logical to start this article by checking the keyboard's performance (why it could fail: flooding, physical wear, dust and crumbs under the keys, etc.).
We are primarily interested in the ALT, SHIFT, CTRL keys. For these purposes, it is best to use a special. utility - Keyboard Test Utility (see screenshot below). Ideally, you need to click through all the keys and make sure that each of them lights up in blue (i.e. works) ...
How to conduct keyboard performance test: //ocomp.info/proveryaem-klaviaturu.html
If it turned outthat some key (s) does not work - //ocomp.info/ne-rabotaet-chast-klavish.html
Testing the keyboard
STEP 2: adjust the language settings in the OS
Next, we need to open the settings for date, time and language (in Windows they are located in the same section). A universal way to open these parameters is to press the combination Win + R (the "Run" window should appear), and use the command intl.cpl .
intl.cpl - setting the language, date, time (time zone)
Further, depending on the version of Windows, there may be slightly different windows:
- in Windows 7 you need to open the tab "Language & Keyboards / Change Keyboard" ;
- in Windows 10 click on the link "Language Options" (I will dwell on this OS in more detail ...).
Language options
In the tab "Language" you need to open the link "Choose an input method that is always the default" .
Note! Also, please note that Russian and English layouts are indicated in your preferred languages (see screenshot below). If you only have one language available, then, of course, you cannot switch ...
Select input method ...
After, open the language bar options.
Language bar options
And in the tab "Switch keyboard" set the keyboard shortcut that is most convenient for your work (by default: ALT (left) + SHIFT).
Change keyboard shortcut (Windows 10)
Actually, after changing (recognizing) the keyboard shortcut, it remains only to press them, and the layout will change to English (Russian) ... ✔
STEP 3: alternative utility to switch
I recommend paying attention to the specials. programs that allow you to automatically switch the layout in Windows (they help speed up typing from the keyboard and solve the problems of changing the language).
For example, one of the leaders today is Punto Switcher. The utility allows you to assign any keys to switch layouts (see screenshot below).
Help with switching from Punto Switcher
I can not help but add that Punto Switcher also corrects the text you typed incorrectly and will help you avoid various cracks ...
STEP 4: rollback / reinstall the system
If the layout stopped changing after installing any programs, drivers, changing settings, etc., it makes sense to try to roll back the system to a checkpoint (i.e. restore it. By the way, checkpoints are created automatically, unless, of course, this option included ...).
To check if there are points to rollback: press the combination WIN + R , and use the command rstrui .
rstrui - start recovery
Next, a window will appear in which a list of several points will be presented to which you can roll back the system (orient by date). Such a rollback will not affect documents (but you may have to reinstall programs and drivers).
To rollback the system - just select points and agree to restore
By the way, in some cases (for example, when installing various unofficial assemblies with Windows), only reinstalling the OS will help fix the situation. A link to how this can be done without losing data is given below ...
To help!
How to reinstall Windows 10 (no data loss) - //ocomp.info/kak-pereustanovit-windows.html
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A couple more tips:
- try using a wireless keyboard (this is both more convenient and in some cases helps to resolve the issue);
- if you have a USB keyboard, look at which port it is connected to. If you use ports on the front wall of the PC, various adapters, etc. - for diagnostics, try connecting it to USB on the back wall of the system unit;
- also a USB keyboard can be connected to the PS / 2 port (via a small adapter);
- some laptops have specials. modes of operation of the keyboard, in which part of the keys will be disabled (more on this here).
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If you have solved the question in some other way - let me know in the comments ...
Thanks in advance, good luck!
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