Windows 10: Windows 10 Keyboard Language Not Changing Properly

A couple of months ago the option to change my keyboard language was on my taskbar and one day it suddenly disappeared. I also noticed if I were to use the shortcut "l-alt+l-shift", the language would only change in my taskbar's search box. I've been browsing the web for answers but every solution I found related to the keyboard language option not being displayed did not resolve my issue. If anyone has any ideas, I would really appreciate it.

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Windows 8.1 update changed the language, can't change back

Maybe, these will help... it seems it is a common enough problem.

Language packs are no longer available after you upgrade to Windows 8.1

And, sort of the same here --> Add a language or keyboard

Quote from above MS web page:

Spoiler Download and install language packs
You'll need to download the language pack if you want to make a language your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps).

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
• Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
• Tap or click a language that says Language pack available underneath, and then tap or click Options.
• Tap or click Download. The download process might take a while, depending on your PC and the size of the language pack.
  If you want to make this your display language, see the next section "Change your Windows display language".

Change your Windows display language
To change your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps), first add a language, download and install the language pack, and then follow these steps.

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
• Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
• Tap or click the language that you want to set as your display language.
• Tap or click Set as primary to move the language to the top of the list. If the language can become your Windows display language, you'll see Will be display language after next sign-in appear under the language.
• Sign out and then sign back in to finish.

And here is some more info --> Add Language Packs to Windows

 

Keyboard language is being changed on Windows 10

Hi Richard,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



I understand your concern that the keyboard language is being changed.



I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps:

Step 1: Update the keyboard drivers.

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Keyboard.
• Right on the Keyboard driver and click on
  Update driver software

Also, try to search for the drivers from Manufacturer's website and install them in the compatibility mode.

You can install Windows 8/8.1 drivers in compatibility mode if there are no Windows 10 compatible drivers.

Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:

• Download the updated driver from the manufacturer’s website.
• Right click the driver installation file and select
  Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
• Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
  
• Tap the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click
  OK.
• Try installing the driver and check.

Step 2: Refer to the below Microsoft article.

Change your language or keyboard

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)





Hope it helps. Try the above troubleshooting steps and update the status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

 

Windows 10 keyboard language changes on its own

Hi,

If issue still persists after following the steps mentioned above, we will appreciate if you can answer the following questions to properly isolate your issue:

• When did the issue start?
• Have you made any changes on your system prior to this issue?
• Have you enabled the keyboard layout for two or more languages?
  
• Have you enabled a keyboard language in both Windows and Office apps?

We'll be waiting for your response.