In today's globally connected world, knowing how to change keyboard language on your device is more than a tech skill; it's a basic requirement. Students studying new languages, professionals working with international teams, and families across borders benefit from this simple yet powerful ability.
Despite its importance, finding a clear tutorial is surprisingly tricky. Most guides skip steps or use confusing terms. How exactly can you change your keyboard language across various devices? And can tools like AnyDoc Translator in WPS Office's Toolsmart help bridge the gap even further?
Yes, they can. In this article, you'll learn the exact steps to change your keyboard language on Windows, Mac, iPad, and laptops. Plus, you'll discover how Toolsmart's AnyDoc Translator makes dealing with foreign-language documents easier than ever.
Part 1: A Step-by-Step Guide to Change Keyboard Language
Changing keyboard language settings varies slightly depending on your device. Here's how to do it on the most common platforms.
How to Change Keyboard Language on Windows
Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen and select Settings.
Choose Time & Language > Language & Region.
Under "Preferred languages," click Add a language.
Search for the language you want to install (e.g., Chinese).
Click Next, then Install.
For a visual aid, watch thisWindows keyboard tutorial.
How to Change Keyboard Language on Mac
Click the Apple Menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings.
Choose Keyboard, then click Input Sources.
Hit the + button at the bottom left of the panel.
Select your desired language from the list.
Click Add. Now, toggle between languages using Control + Spacebar.
Here's a quickMac tutorial.
How to Change Keyboard Language on iPad
Go to Settings.
Tap General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard.
Select the language you want.
While typing, tap the Globe icon on your keyboard to switch between installed keyboards.
Watch thisiPad tutorial.
How to Change Keyboard Language on Laptops (General Steps)
For most laptops running Windows or macOS, the process follows the same path as the desktop versions. Just ensure you have admin access to adjust system settings.
How to Change Keyboard Language to Chinese
Chinese input often includes both Simplified and Traditional character sets. You can select your preference during language installation. Once installed, toggle using your system's default shortcut or customize it.
Part 2: Recommendation – A Relevant Translation Tool
Switching your keyboard language helps you write in multiple languages. But what about reading and understanding foreign-language documents? That's a challenge many still face.
Here's the turning point: changing your keyboard doesn't help when staring at an entire PDF in a language you can't read. You need a powerful tool to bridge that gap.
Toolsmart offers a free and effective tool named AnyDoc Translator to translate documents.
Why Choose AnyDoc Translator?
1. Free and Easy Access
AnyDoc Translator is integrated into the WPS Office suite and available online. You don't need extra downloads, extensions, or subscriptions.
2. High Quality and Fast Speed
It uses AI-enhanced models such as DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude Haiku. These deliver near-human translation quality with formatting precision, all within seconds.
3. Supports All Major Formats
From Word documents and Excel files to scanned PDFs and image-based content, AnyDoc handles everything. You get a translated file that keeps its original structure.
4. 100+ Languages Supported
Whether you're dealing with Japanese contracts, Spanish emails, or Arabic brochures, AnyDoc Translator provides reliable translations with cultural accuracy.
Explore the tool:AnyDoc Translator.
Part 3: How Does AnyDoc Translator Work?
Here's how to start using AnyDoc Translator for seamless multilingual work.
Step-by-Step Guide
Go toAnyDoc Translator
Click Upload File and select your document (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, JPG, etc.)
Choose the source and target languages.
Click Translate.
Once the process finishes, download or copy the translated content.
It's fast, intuitive, and requires no technical knowledge.
For a deep dive, check this guide:How AnyDoc Translator Works.
FAQs
Q1: How do I switch between languages on my keyboard?
Use Alt + Shift or Windows + Spacebar to switch languages. On Mac, use Control + Spacebar.
Q2: How do you enable multiple languages on the keyboard?
Navigate to Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region. Add a language and choose your preferred keyboard layout.
Q3: How do you switch between languages on the Samsung keyboard?
Go to Settings > General Management > Samsung Keyboard Settings > Languages and Types > Manage Input Languages.
Q4: What is the shortcut for language change?
Hold down the Windows key + Spacebar to cycle through installed languages.
