This post explains the steps for students and new users to turn on or off the input language keyboard layout per app in Windows 11.
In addition, windows allow users to install additional languages and keyboards to support installed languages for language-specific key layouts and input options.
When you have multiple input language keyboards installed, you can switch your keyboard layout; press and hold the Windows key, and then repeatedly press the Spacebar to cycle through all your installed keyboards.
In Windows 11, the default sequence is Left Alt + Left Shift and Win + Space. However, there are other ways to switch between input language keyboards, including using the language bar and language abbreviations on the Taskbar.
By default, when you switch the keyboard layout, it applies globally to all open windows. Therefore, when you switch from one language to another in any app, you will also have the current input language keyboard layout in any running app, like a web browser or File Explorer.
This can be unpleasant for some, and the steps below show you how to turn on the per-app input language keyboard layout in Windows 11.
How to turn on input language keyboard layout per app in Windows 11
As mentioned above, when you switch the keyboard layout, it applies globally to all open windows. When you switch from one language to another in any app, you will also have the current input language keyboard layout in any running app, like a web browser or File Explorer.
Below are shortcuts and steps to change the keyboard layout in Windows 11.
- Press and hold the Windows key and then repeatedly press the Spacebar to cycle through all your installed keyboards.
- Press the Left Alt + Shift key to cycle through the last keyboard layout for each preferred language.
- Press the Ctrl + Shift key to cycle through the keyboard layouts only for the current language.
When you have multiple preferred languages installed, you should have a similar screen in Settings > Time & language > Preferred languages
When you go into the language option for each preferred language, you should be able to add an input keyboard layout.
Go to the Start menu > Settings > Time & language > Typing to turn on per app input method pane.
Select and click the Advanced keyboard settings tile on the Typing settings pane.
Check the box on the Advanced keyboard settings pane for Let me use a different input method for each app window.
That should do it! You can now close the Settings app.
In the future, each app’s window will have its keyboard layout.
Conclusion:
- Windows 11 allows users to customize their input language keyboard layout per app.
- Enabling this feature enhances productivity by allowing different applications to utilize separate keyboard layouts based on user preference.
- Users can easily switch between various keyboard layouts and languages, catering to specific tasks or workflows.
- The settings are straightforward to adjust, ensuring a seamless transition for users who work in multiple languages.
- With the ability to manage input methods effectively, users can ensure that their typing experience is tailored to their needs across different applications.
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