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Switch Keyboard Layout Shortcut – Change Languages Instantly

Why Use a Keyboard Shortcut to Change Languages?

If you frequently type in multiple languages, switching between keyboard layouts manually can be time-consuming. Instead of navigating through settings, using a switch keyboard layout shortcut allows you to change languages instantly and work more efficiently.

In this guide, you’ll learn the best keyboard shortcuts for changing keyboard languages in Windows 10, Windows 11, and other versions.

Keyboard Shortcut to Change Language in Windows

ActionShortcut Key
Switch keyboard language (default shortcut)Alt + Shift
Change input method within the same languageCtrl + Shift
Switch keyboard layout (Windows 10 & 11)Win + Space

📌 Tip: If these shortcuts don’t work, check your keyboard settings (see below).

How to Change Keyboard Language in Windows 10 & 11

1. Enable Multiple Keyboard Layouts

Before using a keyboard shortcut to change language, you need to add multiple languages:

  1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to “Time & Language” → “Language & Region”.
  3. Click “Add a language” and select the language you need.
  4. Once added, click on the language and choose “Keyboard options” to add different layouts.

2. Switch Keyboard Language with a Shortcut

Once multiple languages are enabled, use these shortcuts:

  • Alt + Shift: Cycles through available languages.
  • Win + Space: Shows a pop-up with available keyboard layouts for quick selection.

📌 Tip: If you use different input methods (e.g., QWERTY, AZERTY, or Dvorak), you can use Ctrl + Shift to change layouts within the same language.

3. Customize the Keyboard Language Shortcut

If you want to change the default shortcut, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings (Win + I).
  2. Go to “Devices” → “Typing”.
  3. Click “Advanced keyboard settings”.
  4. Select “Input language hotkeys” and click “Change key sequence” to customize the shortcut.

📌 Tip: You can assign a different shortcut key to change keyboard language for better accessibility.

Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.

https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/

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