3 Ways to Switch Input Methods on Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated May 7, 2025

Windows 10 offers multiple ways to switch between input methods, allowing users to choose the method that best fits their workflow. Below are several methods to change input languages or keyboard layouts.

• Method 1: Using the Language Bar
• Method 2: Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
• Method 3: Using Touch Keyboard (for Touchscreen Devices)
• Additional Tips

Method 1: Using the Language Bar

Step 1: Click on the language abbreviation (e.g., "ENG") located on the right corner before the clock.

Step 2: From the pop-up menu, choose the input method or keyboard layout you wish to use.

Method 2: Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

Generally, you can use the left Alt+Shift shorcuts to switch the input language.

However, you can customize this shortcut combination to Ctrl+Shift or others. Detailed tutorial : How to change key sequence.

Method 3: Using Touch Keyboard (for Touchscreen Devices)

Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar and then choose Show touch keyboard button option from the menu.

Step 2: Click the touch keyboard icon to make it display on your computer desktop.

Step 3: In the keyboard interface, tap on the language abbreviation to switch between input methods.

Additional Tips

Per-App Input Method:

To set different input methods for each application window, go to Settings > Time & Language > Language > Advanced keyboard settings, and tick the option --Let me use a different input method for each app window under Switching input methods section.

Adding New Input Methods:

Open Settings > Time & Language > Language, then click on your language and select Options. Go to Keyboards section and click Add a keyboard. Finally, select your preferred keyboard to add.

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