1 Computer, Multiple Languages
05.April.2011 19:36 Filed in: Tech Tips
Did you know that
your MacBook can be used to input in multiple
languages all with the same English-language
keyboard? There is nothing new that needs to be
installed, just some features that need to be turned
on with a few simple steps in System Preferences.
First, open System Preferences by going to the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the display and choosing System Preferences from the pull-down menu.
Once you select System Preferences, choose "Language & Text" as pictured below.
Once in the Language & Text preference pane, choose the "Input Sources" tab. Within that tab:
Once that is complete, you will now have a flag appear in your menu bar in the upper-right portion of your monitor. When you click on the flag, a pull-down menu will appear with your options.
Remember, also, for typing en Español, there are also key commands that you can use to type in Spanish while still using the regular English settings. Those are also posted on The Modern Pen.
First, open System Preferences by going to the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the display and choosing System Preferences from the pull-down menu.
Once you select System Preferences, choose "Language & Text" as pictured below.
Once in the Language & Text preference pane, choose the "Input Sources" tab. Within that tab:
- Check the box for the Keyboard & Character Viewer in the window in the left half of the preference pane.
- Check the boxes for any languages you would like to have displayed from the list of languages in the window in the left half of the preference pane.
- Check the box (at the bottom) for "Show input menu in menu bar"
Once that is complete, you will now have a flag appear in your menu bar in the upper-right portion of your monitor. When you click on the flag, a pull-down menu will appear with your options.
Remember, also, for typing en Español, there are also key commands that you can use to type in Spanish while still using the regular English settings. Those are also posted on The Modern Pen.
