Modifying Keyboard Layout on Windows 11/10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Modifying Keyboard Layout on Windows 11/10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft's operating system, offers a user-friendly way to add and manage keyboard layouts during the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) and at any time afterward. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Adding a Keyboard Layout on Windows 11

1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting .
2. Click on .
3. Go to the page.
4. Click the menu button next to the language you want to add a keyboard layout for.
5. Click .
6. Click the button.

Now, you can select the keyboard layout you wish to add from the list provided.

Cycling Between Keyboard Layouts on Windows 11

You can easily switch between keyboard layouts using the keyboard shortcut.

Removing a Keyboard Layout on Windows 11

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to .
3. Navigate to the page.
4. Click the menu button next to the keyboard layout you want to remove.
5. Click the menu button next to the keyboard layout again.
6. Click the option.

Additional keyboard layouts can be removed by repeating these steps.

Changing the Keyboard Layout on Windows 11

1. Click the Keyboard layout icon in the Taskbar.
2. Select the new keyboard layout.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to switch back to the default layout.

On Windows 10

Windows 10 also allows adding, removing, and changing keyboard layouts for both hardware and touch keyboards. To add a keyboard layout on Windows 10:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on .
3. Click on .
4. Select the current default language.
5. Click the button.
6. Under the section, click the button.

To remove a keyboard layout on Windows 10:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on .
3. Click on .
4. Select the keyboard to remove from the list.
5. Click the button.

A Brief History

Windows 11, the successor to Windows 10, was released by Microsoft on October 5, 2021. The latest notable update, Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update), became broadly available in 2025 with a full rollout phase completed by September 11, 2025.

For more resources on Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the Windows 11 and Windows 10 sections on the website.

Enabling the Input Indicator on Windows 10

If the Input Indicator is not present in the Taskbar, you can enable it in the Settings app. To do so:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on .
3. Click on .
4. Under the "Notification area" section, click the "Turn system icons on or off" option.
5. Turn on the Input Indicator toggle switch.

By following these steps, you can customise your keyboard settings to better suit your needs, making it easier to type in a different language or include special characters.

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