How to Fix Your Keyboard Layout and Add New Layouts in Windows 10

Are you struggling with a malfunctioning keyboard layout in Windows 10? Perhaps you need to add a new layout to type in a different language. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to fix your keyboard layout and add new layouts effortlessly.

Fixing Keyboard Layout Issues in Windows 10

If your keyboard layout is not working correctly, causing keys to print the wrong characters, follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Open the On-Screen Keyboard by pressing Windows key R, typing OSK, and pressing Enter.
2. If the on-screen keyboard matches your physical keyboard, the issue lies elsewhere. Proceed to the next step.

To change your keyboard layout settings:

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows key I.
2. Click on Time & Language.
3. Click on Language.
4. Under the “Preferred languages” section, select the language with the incorrect keyboard layout.
5. Click the Options button.
6. In the “Keyboards” section, select the incorrect keyboard layout and click Remove.
7. Click Add a keyboard and select the correct layout for your language.

After making these changes, your keyboard layout should function properly.

Adding New Keyboard Layouts in Windows 10

To add a new keyboard layout in Windows 10:

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows key I.
2. Click on Time & Language.
3. Click on Language.
4. Under the “Preferred languages” section, select the language you want to add a keyboard layout to.
5. Click the Options button.
6. In the “Keyboards” section, click Add a keyboard.
7. Select the new keyboard layout you want to use.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add more keyboard layouts if needed.

Once you’ve added the new layout, you can switch between them using the following methods:

1. Click the language abbreviation in the taskbar and select the desired keyboard layout.
2. Press Windows key Spacebar to cycle through your installed keyboard layouts.

Remember, adding a new language will also install its corresponding keyboard layout, so you may need to remove any unwanted layouts to avoid confusion.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix any keyboard layout issues and add new layouts to suit your needs in Windows 10.