Windows 10: Hiding Keyboard Layout on Taskbar

Hello everyone;I have a minor annoyance that I hope someone knows how to get rid of,Microsoft support agent helped me get rid of it once before but a catastrophe hit my PC and I had to reinstall 11 from scratch.Does anyone know hot to hide this annoying eyesight completely, and I am talking about the keyboard layout notification on the taskbar by the OneDrive symbol?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks.

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No keyboard layout in taskbar

Hi



Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like you're facing an issue where after attempting to remove a keyboard layout using PowerShell, you've ended up with no visible keyboard layout indicator in the taskbar. This can be a bit tricky, but here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

Re-Add Keyboard Layout

First, try to re-add the keyboard layout you removed or any other desired keyboard layout to see if it brings the indicator back:

• Go to Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
  
• Under the Preferred languages section, select your language and then click Options.
  
• Click Add a keyboard and select the keyboard layout you want to add from the list.
  
• Check if the keyboard layout indicator appears in the taskbar after adding the layout.
  

Check Taskbar Settings

Make sure the keyboard layout indicator is set to show in the taskbar:

• Right-click on the taskbar and go to Taskbar settings.
  
• Scroll down and click on Taskbar corner overflow or Select which icons appear on the taskbar (the exact wording might vary depending on your version of Windows).
  
• Ensure the option for the Input Indicator is turned on.
  

Use the Control Panel

If the above doesn't work, try adding the keyboard layout through the Control Panel:

• Open the Control Panel (you can search for it in the Start menu).
  
• Go to Clock, Language, and Region > Language or directly to Language depending on your view.
  
• Click Add a language, then add your desired language or keyboard layout.
  
• After adding, click on the language and choose Options, then add the keyboard layout if it's not automatically included.
  

Registry Edit (Use with Caution)

If the indicator is still missing, there might have been a change in the system registry that hides the keyboard layout indicator. Editing the registry can be risky, so proceed with caution:

• Press Windows Key + R, type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  
• Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\CTF\LangBar
  
• Look for the ShowStatus key on the right panel. If it's not there, right-click on an empty space, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it ShowStatus and set its value to 1
  
• Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC.
  
• Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems, however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article.
  

System File Checker (SFC) Scan

Corrupted system files might cause such issues. Run an SFC scan to repair them:

• Right-click on the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete and then restart your computer.
  

Consider a System Restore

If you had created a system restore point before this issue occurred, consider using System Restore to revert your system back to a state before the problem started.

Create a New User Profile

Sometimes, the issue might be specific to your user profile. Creating a new user profile can help determine if the problem is profile-specific and potentially resolve the issue if you migrate to the new profile.

If none of these steps work, the issue might be more complex and could require more advanced troubleshooting or even a system reset/repair installation. Always ensure your important data is backed up before attempting any drastic measures.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.



Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

how to effectively hide or disable the taskbar?

Hi,



Did you try the “Auto-hide the taskbar” option from Taskbar properties?



If you have not tried it, I would suggest you to follow these steps and auto-hide the taskbar:

• Right click on Taskbar.
• Click on Properties
• Check the box Auto-hide the taskbar.
• Click on OK.

Hope this information helps.

 

Keyboard Layout

"Letters and numbers are all correct, but most of the other signs are misplaced"

This suggests to me that you are using the wrong "keyboard language" for your keyboard, and that therefore you first step would be to determine exactly what language keyboard you have. Possibly have a look at Windows Keyboard Layouts - Globalization | Microsoft Docs.

(The age of any laptop capable of running Windows 10 at all should not be a problem as regards keyboard layout)