Sharing your Mac with someone who uses a different language than you? Or was your Mac shipped with a different keyboard language? Well, in any case, you are going to want to know How to Switch Keyboard Language on Mac.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Settings
- On the system settings select Keyboard
- From the Text Input sub-menu select “Edit” on “Input Sources“
- Now select the + symbol from “Input Sources“
- Select a preferred language from the popup window
- Click Add
- On the Mac toolbar, click the language icon to choose the language for your keyboard input
It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.
How to Switch Keyboard Language on Mac
If you have come to this blog post from my How to Change System Language on Mac. Then the next logical step is to change your Mac Keyboard Language.
The great thing about changing the language on your keyboard you can quickly interchange between each one you add.
More on that later in the post but first let’s look at How to add a Keyboard Language on Mac:
Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Settings
Step 3. On the system settings select Keyboard
Step 4. From the Text Input sub-menu select “Edit” on “Input Sources“
Step 5. Now select the + symbol from “Input Sources“
Step 6. Select a preferred language from the popup window
Step 7. Click Add
Step 8. On the Mac toolbar, click the language icon to choose the language for your keyboard input
What is the keyboard shortcut for changing language?
Using Mac keyboard shortcuts on the Mac can speed up many processes, and hundreds can help you out.
You can even use them to quickly change between keyboard languages:
- control (^) + option (⌥) + space to view all languages and switch to one language
- control (^) + space to switch between two input languages
Notice: In some scenarios, for example, an update ed macOS shortcut key may not work and you are required to use the Input menu bar to switch languages.
How Do I Change My Keyboard Language Input?
If you prefer video, I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How Do I Change My Keyboard Language Input?
