Switch between languages

Kariem Ayad 0 Reputation points
2026-10-28T06:41:59.9866667+00:00

I'm having an issue switching between languages (Arabic & English) using "Right Alt + Shift." I've tried changing the hotkey sequence, but that option wasn't available.

Accordingly, I would appreciate guidance on how to make this happen.

Windows for home | Other | Input and language
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  1. SD - IA 182.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-28T13:22:06.57+00:00

    Hello,

    One Layout is the actual physical keyboard layout. The one keyboard layout is the Windows keyboard layout.

    Let me explain with an example:

    You bought a laptop from the US. The laptop keyboard layout is English US. It looks like this on the laptop keyboard.

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    If you add a UK keyboard, it will behave like this - note the symbols on the number keys.

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    If you have set up EN-UK keyboard, once you press SHIFT+2 it will type "double quotes" despite on the keyboard @ is mentioned.

    I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you good luck!

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  2. SD - IA 182.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-28T08:29:28.2966667+00:00

    Hi,
    This is because the keyboard layout, either Arabic or English, doesn't match the actual keyboard.

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    Pressing the Windows key + Spacebar and cycling the language using that should help you.

    I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you good luck!

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