Windows 10: Is there any way to change the keyboard language shortcut Alt+Shift?

Whilst gaming it is often annoying, because some in-game actions are bound to Alt-Shift and it switches the keyboard language without me wanting it. I´ve tried deinstalling every keyboard language but my main used, but it still switches between EnglishUS and German, ignoring that I don´t have the English keyboard downloaded. Is there any way to stop this, or just change the keybind?

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Alt + Shift shortcut does not change the keyboard language

Hi Omer,

Kindly try this three keyboard shortcuts that you can use to switch between your favorite languages and layouts.

1. Windows + Spacebar - activates the next keyboard language or layout. This is the only Windows 10 change language shortcut you can not modify.

2. Left Alt + Shift - the default shortcut to change the keyboard language in Windows 10. It ignores other layouts you’re using for the same language.

3. Ctrl + Shift - switches between different keyboard layouts used for the same language. It only works if you added an alternative key configuration for the active language.

As you can see, each keyboard language shortcut works differently. Furthermore, you can use shortcuts together with the language bar to quickly switch to the option you need.

Do not hesitate to message us if you need further assistance.

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Clarence

 

Why the hell was SHIFT+ALT replaced by CTRL+SHIFT to change keyboard layouts (with the last updates ?)

Hi, my name is Kelly, and I'm an independent consultant and I'm here to help.

I understand that you are frustrated with the change in the keyboard layout switching shortcut from SHIFT+ALT to CTRL+SHIFT. It can be challenging to adapt to a new shortcut, especially when it conflicts with another common shortcut you use.

The reason for this change is that the CTRL+SHIFT shortcut is more commonly used across different applications and operating systems, making it a more standardized and universal option. However, I understand that this change has caused inconvenience for users like yourself who are used to using SHIFT+ALT.

If you want to change the keyboard layout switching shortcut back to SHIFT+ALT, you can do so by following these steps:

Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language.

Under the "Preferred languages" section, click on "Options" next to the language you want to change the shortcut for.

Click on "Add a keyboard" and select the keyboard layout you want to use.

Click on "Advanced keyboard settings" and scroll down to the "Switching input methods" section.

Click on "Change language bar hot keys" and select "Between input languages" from the list.

Click on "Change Key Sequence" and select "Not Assigned" for both "Switch Input Language" and "Switch Keyboard Layout".

Click "OK" to save your changes.

After following these steps, you can use SHIFT+ALT to switch between keyboard layouts on your Windows device. I hope this helps alleviate some of the frustration you have been experiencing.

 

Alt + Shift shortcut does not change the keyboard language

Hello, I use Office applications frequently to write documents mainly in Word (but this happens in all other applications) in Hebrew and English. Therefore, I get to switch the language on the keyboard using the shortcut Alt + Left Shift throughout my typing. Recently this shortcut just stopped working. It no longer affects and even multiple presses on it do not change the language on the keyboard. Oddly enough, this keyboard shortcut does indeed change the language on the keyboard anywhere else outside of those Office apps. The thing is that I do manage to change the language on the keyboard using the shortcut Windows Key + Space. Still, this use is inconvenient and I am not used to using it to change the language multiple times.

I'm concerned there's an issue here related to my keyboard which is the SteelSeries Pro TKL, which when I connect another simple keyboard this keyboard shortcut does work, so I raise my question if this has happened to anyone already.

I would be happy to get some help because this matter affects me a lot in how I write continuously in documents in Word and even in the other various applications.