At first glance, it may seem that the private Russian-speaking PC user will only have a native language installed on the default computer as a language of the interface and keyboard layouts. Yes, it is possible that for most office tasks it will be enough if you use a computer or laptop as a modern analogue of the printed machine, but the Internet user will surely need a latice to enter the address of the desired website, email and other tasks. Consider the same details of the language panel and the basic principles of working with it using the example of Windows 7.
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The easiest way to change the input language, resorting to the interface of the Windows language panel itself, which is the default on the right on the taskbar next to the notification area and shows the current language. So, click on the RU icon, denoting the use of the Russian language at the moment, and we see other languages \u200b\u200bto select, among which can be the English you need, if the language panel has been previously configured accordingly. Configuring the language panel, in particular, add / delete input languages, consider in clause 3 of this article.
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Another way to transition between input languages \u200b\u200binvolves the use of the keyboard itself. So, depending on the settings, to change the layout language, you must press the CTRL + SHIFT or ALT + SHIFT key combination. This method will be particularly convenient during the text set by both hands, since it does not require additional time on the manipulation with the mouse, the hands remain on the keyboard.
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Regarding the language panel settings, they are very simple and understandable. To open the settings window, press the icon in the taskbar and select the "Parameters ..." item.
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In the General tab, if necessary, configure the default input language by selecting it from the. Below you see the window with the languages \u200b\u200bused and to the right buttons to manage them. So, you can delete an unnecessary language or add the necessary one. If the English has not been set earlier, press the "Add" button, select it from the list supported in a new window and confirm your choice by pressing the "OK" button.
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No less important settings that are discussed in paragraph 2 of this article are in the "Switching keyboard" tab in the same settings window. Here, in addition to managing / disconnecting CAPS LOCK mode, settings are set to key combinations to change languages. Looking for the left mouse button, the "Switch input language" parameter and press the "Create key combination" button downstairs. In the window that appears, select the most convenient option of the key combination to change the input language and, if necessary, separately for the keyboard layout. After making changes, do not forget to confirm and save them by pressing "OK".
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In addition, in the settings of the language panel, it is possible to assign a key combination to go to a particular language. This feature will be convenient for those users who periodically use 3 and more languages \u200b\u200bto enter. We assign a unique keyboard shortcut for a transition, for example, to the English you need to change the language with a single difference: in the "Combination of keys for the input languages" highlight "Include English". Further adjust the key combination and save the settings.
If you have any questions about the transition to another language input language or setting up a language panel on a newer version of Windows, you will find similar instructions for Windows 8 in the video attached below.
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