How do I change the keyboard shortcut for switching the language in Windows 10?

The Windows operating system allows you to control yourself with many shortcuts. Starting from a menu call, ending with actions when typing. Few users know that they can also change the keyboard shortcut for switching the language in Windows 10. This feature allows you to configure the most convenient combination for any user. In this article we will consider this procedure in more detail.

Features

To begin with, it is worth noting that, depending on the version of the operating system, the procedure changes when changing hotkey combinations. We will consider both the current version and the older ones, as many users turn off updates and do not receive innovations in the functionality and interface.

You also need to mention that Windows 10 allows you to configure key settings in several ways. You can do this through the registry editor, a special menu in the system settings, and so on. Let's take a look at changing the language switch shortcut keys in Windows 10 step by step.

In the "fresh" version of the OS

Let's start with the current Windows 10 (build 1809). To change the key combination, you need to adhere to the following instructions:

1. Open the "Options" window. This can be done through the search bar on the taskbar or by right-clicking on the "Start" icon, and selecting "Options" from the menu.
2. Now you need to go to the section "Time and Language".
3. The third step is to select the "Input" tab, which is in the general list on the left.
4. Now we find the link to additional parameters and open it.
5. A separate settings window will appear on the screen. At the bottom of the window, click on "Language bar options."
6. Another window will open. Here we go to the second tab. Select the item "Switch input language", press the button to change the keyboard shortcut.
7. You will see two options: choosing a combination for changing the input language and for changing the layout. As you can see, the user can switch the language on the keyboard in Windows 10 in several ways. By default, the OS sets Ctrl + Shift. You can also access the left Alt + Shift or the E key. You can also completely disable this function by selecting the first item.
8. To change the layout, you can use one of the same combinations.

Now you know how to change the keyboard shortcut for switching the language on Windows 10 in the simplest way.

Through the registry editor

The second option is a bit more complicated, but more variable. You need to do this:

1. Open the Run window using the Win + R key combination, enter the regedit command. You can also start the editor using the same command in the search bar on the taskbar.
2. Now you need to open the HKEY_CURRENT_USER branch. In it, find the Keyboard Layout folder, and in it the Toggle section.
3. A list with options appears on the right. Open the Hotkey item with a double click.
4. In the window that opens, you need to set a combination that will switch the language on the keyboard in Windows 10, and then click on the OK button.

In some cases, you will need to log in again for the changes to take effect. Then follow this procedure through the Start menu, then verify that the key combination has been successfully changed.

Change combination on OS login screen

A separate setting in the operating system made the ability to change hot keys in Windows 10 on the authorization screen when you turn on the computer. You can do this through the "Control Panel":

1. We go to the section "Regional Standards".
2. Now go to the "Advanced" tab, which is located in the "Welcome screen and new user accounts" window.
3. Here we click the "Copy Settings" button.
4. At the very bottom of the window that opens, enable the option to copy the parameters to the welcome screen, save the changes.
5. Done! Changing the keyboard shortcut for switching the language on Windows 10 in the welcome screen is finished. Now you can verify this by logging out of the system to the start screen.

For older OS versions

If you use old Windows 10, then you can change the combination through the "Control Panel". To do this, go to the "Language" section and go to the "Advanced Settings" tab. Now go to the section "Change keyboard shortcuts of the language bar" and in the second tab, click on the button to change keyboard shortcuts. After that, you will see the same window with several options, as in the case of the first option.

Other keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10

In addition to changing the layout, you can use other combinations:

• Ctrl + A - select all text;
• Ctrl + C - copy the selected fragment;
• Ctrl + X - cutting a file or piece of text;
• Ctrl + V - paste;
• Caps Lock - switch between lowercase and uppercase letters;
• Ctrl + S - save progress in the document;
• Ctrl + P - print the current page or area.

These options may come in handy in your daily typing and browsing activities.

Now you know how to switch the language with keys on Windows 10 and change the combination to change the layout. By customizing the keyboard for yourself, you can significantly increase the speed of typing in two languages.