Press (hold down the Windows key and tap the spacebar).
How to Change Keyboard Language in Windows (11 & 10): A Step-by-Step Guide how to change keyboard language windows
A small grey panel will pop up in the middle of your screen. Keep tapping Spacebar (while holding Windows) to cycle through your installed languages. Release when you see the one you want. Press (hold down the Windows key and tap the spacebar)
Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region . Click the three dots next to the language you want to remove and select Remove . Release when you see the one you want
For example, you can keep Windows in English (Display Language) but type using a German (QWERTZ) keyboard layout. Accidentally added "US English" and "UK English" and keep getting the wrong @ symbol? Here is how to clean it up.
Typing in a new language? Don’t buy a new keyboard. Learn how to switch your Windows keyboard layout instantly using settings or a simple keyboard shortcut. Have you ever tried to type an email in Spanish, only to get a semicolon instead of an "ñ"? Or tried to write in French and realized the "Q" and "A" keys are swapped?
Whether you are bilingual, learning a new language, or just need to type an occasional accent, here is everything you need to know to switch your keyboard layout in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Before diving into menus, try the magic shortcut.