How to Change Keyboard Language on Chromebook

If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time typing on your Chromebook. And if you’re like me, you also probably want to be able to type in multiple languages. Here’s how to change your keyboard language on a Chromebook!

Why you might need to change your Chromebook keyboard language

There are a few reasons why you might need to change your Chromebook keyboard language. Maybe you’re multilingual and want to type in more than one language. Or maybe you bought your Chromebook in one country and are now using it in another, where the keyboard layout is different. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to change your Chromebook keyboard language in just a few steps.

Here’s how to do it:

1. On your Chromebook, open Chrome.
2. In the top right, click the time.
3. Select Settings.
4. In the “Search settings” box at the top of the page, type language and press Enter.
5. Under “Languages,” click Language and input settings.
6. Click Manage input languages.
7. To add a new language, click Add . If you don’t see the language you want, click All languages at the bottom of the page to find more languages that you can add.
8. To remove a language, next to it, click Remove . To move a language up or down on your list so that it shows up first when you type or use voice input on your Chromebook, next to the language, click Up or Down . You can also drag and drop languages to rearrange them in the list.
9. To set your primary display language, next to “Display Language,” click More actions Choose Display Google Chrome in this language or Display Chrome OS in this language The changes will take effect after you restart your Chromebook

How to change your Chromebook keyboard language

If you’re bilingual or studying a foreign language, you can easily switch your Chromebook’s keyboard language.

Just follow these steps:

1. Click the clock in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the “Languages and input” section, select Keyboard Language. You may need to scroll down to see this option.
4. Under “Keyboards,” select Add keyboards.
5. Select the keyboard languages you want to use from the list that appears. You can also change the default keyboard language by selecting it and clicking Move Up until it’s at the top of the list.
6. When you’re finished adding keyboard languages, click Done.

What keyboard languages are available for Chromebooks

There are a wide variety of keyboard languages available for Chromebooks. The most common are English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese. To change the keyboard language on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

1. Click the status area in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
2. Click the “Settings” cog.
3. Scroll down to “Advanced Settings.”
4. Under “Keyboards,” click “Manage keyboards.”
5. Select the keyboard languages you want to use from the list.
6. Click “Done.”

How to add a new keyboard language to your Chromebook

If you’re using a Chromebook in a different country or region, or you need to type in a different language, you can add keyboard languages. This way, you can switch between languages without changing your keyboard or input method.

1. Open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More Settings.
3. In the “Languages” section, click Add languages.
4. Select the language or languages you want to add and click Add.

How to remove a keyboard language from your Chromebook

If you want to remove a language from your Chromebook’s keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome browser and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
2. Click “Settings” and then scroll down to the “Advanced” section.
3. In the “Languages” section, click “Language and input settings.”
4. Find the language you want to remove in the “Input method” section and click the three dots next to it.
5. Click “Remove” and then “Done.”

How to change the default keyboard language on your Chromebook

You can change your Chromebook’s keyboard settings to match your personal language and typing style. To change how your keyboard works:

• On your Chromebook, sign in and open Chrome.
• In the top right, click Settings More Settings.
• In the “Languages” section, add languages.
• To change your Chromebook’s keyboard layout, click the Language button in the lower-right corner of your screen, then select Layout settings.

How to troubleshoot keyboard language issues on your Chromebook

If the default keyboard language on your Chromebook is wrong, or if you want to type in a different language, follow these steps:

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the “Languages and input” section, select Language. To add a new language, select Add languages.
4. To change your primary language, next to your current primary language, select More Edit . To move another language to the top of the list so it becomes your primary language, select More Move to top Select Done.
5. To change how a specific keyboard language works on your Chromebook: Select the keyboard you want to change View keyboard settings.

For example, to change how Spanish words are suggested as you type:

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the “Languages and input” section, select Language. Next to the keyboard you want to change, select More View keyboard settings.
4. Turn on or off any of these features:
5. Next-word suggestions: Shows suggested words as you type so you can complete a word with just one tap instead of typing it out letter by letter (English only).

• Autocorrect misspelled words: Fixes common spelling mistakes as you type (English only).
• Block offensive words: Stops showing offensive words in next-word suggestions (English only).
• When you’re done making changes, at the top left, select Back .

FAQs about changing keyboard languages on Chromebooks

Q: How do I add a keyboard language on my Chromebook?
A: You can add a keyboard language through your Chromebook’s settings. To do this, go to the “Language and Input” section of your settings and click “Add Languages.” From there, you can select the keyboard language you want to add.

Q: How do I change the default keyboard language on my Chromebook?
A: You can change your default keyboard language by going to the “Language and Input” section of your settings and clicking “Default Language.” From there, you can select the keyboard language you want to use as your default.

Q: How do I remove a keyboard language from my Chromebook?
A: You can remove a keyboard language through your Chromebook’s settings. To do this, go to the “Language and Input” section of your settings and click “Remove Languages.” From there, you can select the keyboard language you want to remove.