The Language Bar icon is most often displayed in the notification area of the taskbar. It serves not only as an indicator for determining the current layout, but also for switching from one input language to another. You can switch from Russian to English using both the mouse and the keyboard.
Instructions
Step 1
While typing, it is not always convenient to switch the input language with the mouse. It takes extra time to put your hand on the mouse, determine where the cursor is, bring it to the “Language bar” icon, click on it, wait for the menu to appear and set the marker opposite the desired language.
Step 2
Switching on the keyboard from Russian to English and vice versa is faster. You only need to enter a combination of two keys. Depending on the settings of a particular computer, you need to simultaneously press either the alt="Image" and Shift keys, or the Ctrl and Shift keys.
Step 3
To customize the keys with which it will be more convenient for you to switch, call the component "Regional and Language Options". To do this, click the "Start" button and select "Control Panel" from the menu. In the "Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options" category, click the "Regional and Language Options" icon.
Step 4
A new dialog box will open. Go to the "Languages" tab in it and click on the "More" button in the "Languages and text input services" group. Another window will open. Open the "Options" tab in it and click on the "Keyboard Options" button.
Step 5
In the new window "Additional keyboard settings" click on the button "Change keyboard shortcuts" - the following window will open. Make sure the token is selected in the Switch Input Languages box.
Step 6
The Shift key is the primary key when switching the text input language. You cannot change it to another key. You need to choose which key will be additional - Ctrl or Alt. Place a marker in the field corresponding to the additional key you have selected and click the OK button.
Step 7
Press the OK button in the windows in succession until you close all the called windows. In those windows where the "Apply" button is provided, click it to confirm the new parameters. Close the last window by clicking on the OK button or on the [x] icon.
