Customizing en_US Layout on a non-en_US Keyboard (Windows 10)

Customizing en_US Layout on a non-en_US Keyboard (Windows 10)

If you are using a non-en_US keyboard layout but prefer the en_US layout for typing, Windows 10 allows you to customize your keyboard settings to match your preferences. This article will guide you through the process of customizing the en_US layout on a non-en_US keyboard in Windows 10.

Step 1: Access the Language Settings

To begin customizing your keyboard layout, you need to access the Language settings in Windows 10. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and click on the "Settings" gear icon.
2. In the Settings window, click on "Time & Language".
3. From the left sidebar, select "Language".

Step 2: Add the English (United States) Language

In this step, we will add the English (United States) language to your keyboard settings. Here's how:

1. Click on the "Add a language" button under the "Preferred languages" section.
2. A list of available languages will appear. Scroll down or use the search bar to find "English (United States)" and click on it.
3. Click on the "Next" button.
4. On the following screen, you can choose additional features like speech recognition and text-to-speech. Check the boxes if you want to enable these features, or simply click on the "Install" button to proceed without them.
5. Wait for the installation to complete. Once finished, you will see "English (United States)" listed under the "Preferred languages" section.

Step 3: Set the English (United States) Keyboard Layout

Now that you have added the English (United States) language, you need to set the keyboard layout to en_US. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the language you just added, "English (United States)", from the "Preferred languages" section.
2. Click on the "Options" button.
3. Under the "Keyboards" section, click on the "Add a keyboard" button.
4. A list of available keyboard layouts will appear. Scroll down or use the search bar to find and select "United States-International".
5. Click on the "United States-International" keyboard layout to add it to your keyboard settings.

Step 4: Remove the Old Keyboard Layout

In this step, you will remove the old keyboard layout to ensure that only the en_US layout is active. Here's how:

1. Under the "Keyboards" section, click on the old keyboard layout that you want to remove.
2. Click on the "Remove" button.
3. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click on the "Yes" button to confirm the removal.

Step 5: Test the Customized Keyboard Layout

Now that you have customized your keyboard layout, it's time to test it out. Open a text editor or any application where you can type, and try typing using the en_US layout. You should see that the keys on your non-en_US keyboard now correspond to the en_US layout.

Congratulations! You have successfully customized the en_US layout on your non-en_US keyboard in Windows 10. Enjoy typing in your preferred layout!

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