How do you switch between languages on a Mac?
David Osborn
Updated on June 18, 2026
Use one of the following ways to switch input language:
- Click Input menu in the menu bar and select the preferred language.
- Use one of the following shortcut: control + option + space: To view all language and switch to one language. control + space: To switch between two input languages.
How do I change my Mac language to English?
Change the language your Mac uses
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Language & Region . Open Language & Region preferences for me.
- Click General.
- Do any of the following: Add a language: Click the Add button , select one or more languages in the list, then click Add.
How do you toggle between keyboards?
How to Switch Between Android Keyboards
- Launch the app you want to type in.
- Tap to display the keyboard.
- Tap the keyboard icon on the bottom right.
- Choose the keyboard from the list.
- Repeat these steps to switch to another keyboard.
How do I change my Macbook from German to English?
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- On your Mac, quit Things.
- Open System Preferences → Language & Region → Apps.
- Click +.
- From the Application pop-up menu, select Things.
- From the Language pop-up menu, select your desired language.
- Click Add to confirm your choice.
How do I use my Chinese handwriting on Mac trackpad?
On your Mac, click the Input menu in the menu bar, then choose the Handwriting input source you added. Optionally, press Control-Shift-Space bar. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, and you customized the Control Strip by adding the Handwriting button , tap the button to open the Trackpad Handwriting window.
How do you toggle between Chinese and English keyboards?
Internally, chinese keyboard has Key combination CTRL+Shift to switch between english and chinese (Pinyin).
How do you change your keyboard language?
Open Region and Language by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking Region and Language. Click the Keyboards and Languages tab. Under Display language, choose a language from the list, and then click OK.
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