Windows 10: How to set different input method which is different from the first language

Hello, I am using windows 11. I installed two language: English and Chinese.I set my default language as English for my windows software are all English.But I always communicate with Chinese, so I hope after starting my computer, the default input method can be Chinese language.I knew in windows 10, there is a way to do that. But now with windows 11, are there ways to make it?

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Can I have a different default input method from the display language


My knowledge of setting it up for Chinese language is limited as I have only done it with European languages. However I don't think it will be much different to European Language (assuming you use standard Roman alphabet keys on a QWERTY keyboard?), where you can add different languages and different keyboards (input) for those languages, depending on what keyboard you're physically typing on.

The settings are in Start > Settings > Time & Language > Region & Language, as follows:




































You will find apps such as the Windows 10 Mail app will spell check what you're typing in the language you have set in the Task Bar. So if the 'Input Indicator' in the Task Bar is set to 'ENG' it will spell check/word suggest in English. If it's set to 'GER' is will spell check/word suggest in German.

 

"Let me set a different input method for each..." becomes unchecked

You have an input language in Override for default input method selected. This naturally overrides all input language settings. To make it work as you'd want to you need to select Use language list instead of a specific language, then modify the language list making your preferred language first on the list.

 

Can I have a different default input method from the display language

I am sorry for my late reply. First thank you for your detail explanation. I have managed to follow the instructions but what I really want is to have a English system but with Chinese Input as default input method. Right now I have to use CTRL+SPACE on each startup. It is not difficult but in long run it does create a little bit inconvenience.

In Windows 7 the input method and system language are separated and I would like to know if I can have similar behavior in Windows 10.

Thank you.