Not every user is satisfied with one or two input languages installed in the operating system by default. If you have to type text in different languages, there is a need for additional keyboard layouts.
Instructions
Step 1
Most of the steps for configuring the Windows system, including adding an input language, are performed from the system menu "Control Panel". In the lower left corner of your screen, click the Start button, which in Windows Vista and 7 is a round button with the Windows logo. In the menu that opens, select the "Control Panel" section.
Step 2
Open the "Regional and Language Options" section ("Change the keyboard layout or other input methods"). Click the Keyboards and Languages tab, and then click the Change Keyboard button. In the Languages and Text Services dialog box, click Add.
Step 3
You will see the "Add input language" window. Select the language or languages you want and check the corresponding checkboxes. For example, if you need to add Japanese, select it from the list and check the box next to Japanese. Click OK to apply your changes.
Step 4
Now when you switch the input language in the usual way - using a keyboard shortcut or clicking on the language indicator on the taskbar - you can switch the keyboard layout to the language you added.
Step 5
Thus, if you wish, you can add new input languages, and delete unused ones. To delete an unnecessary language layout, open the "Languages and text input services" dialog box again, select the unnecessary language with a mouse click, and then click the "Delete" button. To apply the changes made, click the "OK" button.
