How to Type a Different Language on Windows XP
If you speak more than one language, you must know how frustrating it is to try to type the different letters and characters that are not present in English operating systems. How many times have you looked to the "insert symbol" menu in MS Word and not found what you're looking for? Have you ever had to stop the flow of typing to insert a character not native to the English language? If any of this sounds familiar to you, and you'd like to be able to type in a different language in Windows XP, follow these instructions and look like a genius.
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Instructions
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Type in any language
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Go to the "Start" menu, then choose "Settings," "Control Panel" and "Regional and Language Options."
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Click the "Languages" tab, then the "Details" button, the "Settings" tab and the "Add" button.
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Choose an input language from the list. You can choose ANY language. For example, if English (US) is the "input language," check the "Keyboard layout/IME" box to select the US-International English keyboard from the list.
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Click "OK" and close the input window. A language indicator should appear in the System Tray (the area in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop). Switch between input languages by pressing the "Alt" and "Shift" keys simultaneously.
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Click "Apply" to finish the process and finalize your choices. You shouldn't need the Windows installation CD for this process.
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Tips & Warnings
You can see the new layout by visiting Windows Keyboard Layouts (see Resources below). This may help when trying to type!
