Switching Input Language Back in Windows 11

Introduction

In today's globalized world, computer users often need to switch between different input languages. This is especially true for Windows 11 users who use keyboards configured for languages like English and Hebrew. This article provides a detailed guide on how to switch input language back to English in Windows 11.

How to Switch Input Language in Windows 11

To switch input language in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left corner of the screen or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Click on the Language & Region option in the settings menu.
3. Under Preferred languages, click on English (United States) or any other preferred English variant.
4. Click on the Option button that appears.
5. Under Keyboard, ensure that the correct keyboard layout is selected.

After following these steps, the input language should be switched back to English. If the issue persists, try the following solutions.

Adding English Keyboard Layout as Input Method

In some cases, switching the input language may not work if the correct keyboard layout has not been added. Follow these steps to add the English keyboard layout:

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left corner of the screen or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Click on the Language & Region option in the settings menu.
3. Click on Add a language and select English (United States) or any other preferred English variant from the list.
4. After adding English as a language, click on the three-dot menu next to English (United States) and click on Options.
5. Under Keyboards, ensure that the correct keyboard layout is selected and add it if it has not been added.

After adding the English keyboard layout, the input language should switch to English without issues.

Using the Language Bar to Switch Input Language

Another way to switch input language in Windows 11 is through the Language Bar. Follow these steps to enable and use the Language Bar:

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left corner of the screen or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Click on the Language & Region option in the settings menu.
3. Under Preferred languages, click on English (United States) or any other preferred English variant.
4. Click on the Option button that appears.
5. Under Language options, toggle on the switch for Add the language bar to the taskbar.
6. The Language Bar should now appear next to the system tray. Click on the language icon on the Language Bar and select English (United States) to switch to English.

• To switch input language back to English in Windows 11, click on the Windows icon and select Language & Region. Under Preferred languages, select English (United States) and click on Option. Ensure that the correct keyboard layout is selected under Keyboard.

• If the input language still does not switch to English, add the English keyboard layout under Keyboards in the language options.

• Another way to switch input language is by enabling and using the Language Bar. Click on the language icon on the Language Bar and select English (United States) to switch to English.

References

• Microsoft Support: Change input language in Windows 11
• Digital Citizen: Make the Taskbar Show the Language Bar in Windows 10