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Guide to Turning On or Off the Language Bar and Input Indicator in Windows 10 - Sneakyone - 09-09-2024
Guide to Turning On or Off the Language Bar and Input Indicator in Windows 10
The Language Bar and Input Indicator in Windows 10 allow you to easily switch between different keyboard layouts or input methods, especially useful if you use multiple languages. You can choose to enable or disable the Language Bar and Input Indicator based on your preferences. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to turn on or off the Language Bar and Input Indicator in Windows 10.
Method 1: Turning On or Off the Input Indicator via Settings
The Input Indicator is a simpler way to switch between different input methods directly from the taskbar. Here’s how to turn it on or off.
Steps to Turn On or Off the Input Indicator:
1. Click the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
2. In the Settings window, click on Devices.
3. In the left-hand menu, click on Typing.
4. Scroll down to the More keyboard settings section and click on Advanced keyboard settings.
5. Under the Switching input methods section, check or uncheck the option labeled Use the desktop language bar when it’s available to enable or disable the Language Bar.
6. Scroll down to the Related settings section and click on Language bar options to further customize the Language Bar settings.
7. In the Text Services and Input Languages window, you can choose between Floating on Desktop, Docked in the taskbar, or turn it off by selecting Hidden.
8. Click OK to apply the changes.
Method 2: Turning On or Off the Language Bar via Control Panel
You can also manage the Language Bar through the Control Panel.
Steps to Turn On or Off the Language Bar via Control Panel:
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel, click on Clock, Language, and Region, and then click on Language.
4. On the left-hand side, click on Advanced settings.
5. Under the Switching input methods section, check or uncheck Use the desktop language bar when it’s available based on whether you want to enable or disable the Language Bar.
6. Scroll down and click on Language bar options to further configure how the Language Bar appears.
7. In the Text Services and Input Languages window, select Floating on Desktop, Docked in the taskbar, or Hidden to hide the Language Bar completely.
8. Click Apply and then OK to confirm the settings.
Method 3: Turning On or Off the Input Indicator via Taskbar Settings
The Input Indicator appears in the taskbar when you have multiple input methods or languages enabled. You can turn it on or off directly from the taskbar settings.
Steps to Turn On or Off the Input Indicator via Taskbar Settings:
1. Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
2. From the context menu, select Taskbar settings.
3. In the Taskbar settings window, scroll down to the Notification area section and click on Turn system icons on or off.
4. Find the Input Indicator option in the list and toggle it On or Off based on your preference.
5. The Input Indicator will appear or disappear from the taskbar according to your selection.
Method 4: Using the Registry Editor to Turn On or Off the Language Bar
For advanced users, you can enable or disable the Language Bar by editing the Windows Registry.
Steps to Enable or Disable the Language Bar via Registry Editor:
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\CTF\LangBar- Set the value to 4 to hide the Language Bar.
- Set the value to 1 to display the Language Bar in the taskbar.
5. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Method 5: Removing Extra Keyboard Layouts to Automatically Turn Off Input Indicator
If you only use one input method or language, you can remove other keyboard layouts to automatically turn off the Input Indicator.
Steps to Remove Keyboard Layouts:
1. Open Settings by pressing Windows + I and click on Time & Language.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Language.
3. Scroll down to the Preferred languages section.
4. Click on the language for which you want to remove additional keyboard layouts and then click Options.
5. Under the Keyboards section, select the keyboard layout you want to remove and click Remove.
6. Repeat for any other unnecessary keyboard layouts.
7. Once only one input method remains, the Input Indicator will be automatically turned off from the taskbar.
Conclusion
Managing the Language Bar and Input Indicator in Windows 10 allows you to customize how you switch between input methods and keyboard layouts. Whether you prefer to have the Input Indicator visible in the taskbar or the Language Bar docked on your desktop, Windows 10 offers multiple ways to enable or disable these features. Follow the steps in this guide to set up your preferred configuration.