How to Remove Input Language Keyboard in Windows 11

Windows 11 lets you add different keyboard layouts to help you type in various languages. Sometimes, you might end up with extra keyboards you do not need. This guide shows you how to remove them easily.

Why do this?

If you have too many keyboard layouts, you might accidentally switch to the wrong one while typing. Removing the ones you do not use makes your computer easier to manage.

What happens when done?

Once you remove an unwanted layout, it will no longer appear in your list of active keyboards. You will no longer accidentally switch to it when using keyboard shortcuts.

Windows allows users to install additional languages to support Windows features like Settings and File Explorer.

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Steps to remove an input keyboard

Follow these steps to clean up your keyboard list:

1. Open the Start menu and click on Settings.
2. Go to Time & Language and select Language & region.

3. Under the Language section, find the language that has the keyboard you want to remove.
4. Click the three dots (…) next to that language and select Language options.

5. Scroll down to the Keyboards section.
6. Find the keyboard you want to remove. Click the three dots (…) next to it and select Remove.

Summary

• Manage your layouts: You can keep your typing clean by removing keyboards you do not use.
• Easy access: All settings are found under Settings > Time & Language > Language & region.
• Simple removal: Use the three-dot menu to quickly delete any layout you no longer need.