How to Change the Keyboard Language of a Mac
Click on the Apple menu and then System Preferences…., Click on Keyboard. , Click on the Input Sources tab at the top of the dialog box. , Click on ➕ below the left pane of the dialog box. , Click on a language., Click the desired keyboard/input...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click on the Apple menu and then System Preferences….
It's the black apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. -
Step 2: Click on Keyboard.
,,, They're listed alphabetically.
Keyboard languages that have already been added are at the top of the list. , They're displayed in the right pane of the dialog box.
An example of the keyboard layout will appear below the right pane when you click on an input source. ,, A flag will appear on the right side of your menu bar. ,, -
Step 3: Click on the Input Sources tab at the top of the dialog box.
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Step 4: Click on ➕ below the left pane of the dialog box.
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Step 5: Click on a language.
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Step 6: Click the desired keyboard/input style for the language.
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Step 7: Click on Add.
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Step 8: Check "Show Input menu in menu bar" at the bottom of the dialog box.
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Step 9: Click on the flag on the right side of the menu bar.
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Step 10: Click on the language you want to use with your keyboard.
Detailed Guide
It's the black apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
,,, They're listed alphabetically.
Keyboard languages that have already been added are at the top of the list. , They're displayed in the right pane of the dialog box.
An example of the keyboard layout will appear below the right pane when you click on an input source. ,, A flag will appear on the right side of your menu bar. ,,
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