How to Change Language Keyboard on Macbook
Resetting the Keyboard Layout
Before we dive into changing the language keyboard, let’s first understand why we need to reset the layout. The default language keyboard on Macbook is set by the system, but sometimes, users might not want to use the default language. You can reset the language keyboard to the default by going to System Preferences.
Step 1: Open System Preferences
- Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
- Alternatively, you can also search for "System Preferences" in the Spotlight search bar.
Step 2: Select Language
- Once you’re in the System Preferences window, select Language from the left-hand menu.
- Click on the Change Keyboard Language button.
Step 3: Select New Language
- Note: You can only add new languages by selecting English or English (United States) as the primary language. If you want to add a new language, you’ll need to first switch to that language.
- Click on Continue to add the new language.
Language Codes
- The language code will be in the format: [language name] (e.g. en-US for English (United States)).
- You can also add multiple languages by separating them with a comma (e.g. en-US, fr-FR, es-ES).
Resetting the Keyboard Layout
- To reset the language keyboard to the default, you’ll need to set the system language to the one you want.
- Select English as the primary language from the Language menu.
- Click on Done to apply the changes.
Tips and Tricks
- You can also use PowerOptions to reset the language keyboard to the default.
- To reset the language keyboard to a specific language, follow these steps:
- Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Keyboard > Language > Change Keyboard Language > Continue > New Language
- Select the new language from the list of available languages.
Changing the Keyboard Layout
- If you want to change the keyboard layout, you can do so by following these steps:
- Click on the Language menu in the top left corner of the screen.
- Select Change Keyboard Layout from the menu.
- Select the language layout you want to change to from the list of available layouts.
- Click on Continue to apply the changes.
Viewing the Keyboard Layout
- Once you’ve changed the keyboard layout, you can view it by clicking on the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Keyboard > Layout.
- The layout you’ve chosen will be displayed in the Key Map section.
Using the Keyboard Layout
- Once you’ve changed the keyboard layout, you can use it by typing on the Macbook keyboard.
- To use the international keyboard layout, select the International keyboard layout from the Layout menu.
- To use the 2nd keyboard layout, select the 2nd keyboard layout from the Layout menu.
Common Issues
- Keyboard not working: Make sure that your Language is set to the correct primary language.
- Keyboard layout not displaying: Check that your Layout is set to the correct layout.
- Keyboard not responding: Try restarting your Macbook.
Conclusion
Changing the language keyboard on a Macbook is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps. By following these instructions, you should be able to change the language keyboard to your desired language. Remember to also reset the language keyboard to the default if you want to change the keyboard layout.