Many users prefer typing in their own language on Windows 11/10, for example Chinese, but they wonder how to do it. In this tutorial, we will show you how to type in Chinese on Windows 11/10 computer. To do this, you must download and install the Chinese (Traditional or Simplified) language for basic typing and other language features and then change the keyboard layout to Chinese.
Yes, Windows 11 supports different languages across the world, and that includes Chinese. There are five different Chinese versions available in the pack that you can install and use a keyboard input method:
When installing Windows 11/10 for the first time, or on the first startup after installation, the OS offers a few Setup options. This includes different settings and of them is adding a language, for example, Chinese and its keyboard input method. If you skip this step, it will set English as the default language for both the system and the keyboard. This will remain until you change the keyboard language to another language.
Fortunately, Windows 11/10 allows you to change the language anytime later via Settings as follows:
After you are done installing a new keyboard input language, for example, Chinese, you can type in that language on Windows 11/10. However, if you want to type in a different language, first, ensure that the language is installed in the same manner as above. You can switch the keyboard language using hotkeys like Win + Spacebar, or Alt + Shift.
You can also go to the Taskbar, left-click on the language icon on the right, and select the desired input language. Alternatively, you can follow the process in this post that explains how to change the key sequence to change the input language.
If after installing the language on my computer you still can’t type in Chinese, it could be possible that it’s not set as my preferred language. Hence, to check if Chinese is set as the preferred language, open Windows Settings (Win + I) > Time & Language > Language & region > Preferred languages, and make sure that Chinese is set as the first language in the list. If not, click on the three dots > and click on Move up to set it as your preferred language.
Also, you can select Language options and make sure that the keyboard is also set to your preferred language. Or, you can follow the above method to add the preferred keyboard or the input method editor.
Updated on May 27, 2023 Tags: Language
Madhuparna is an MBA and holds a postgraduate diploma in Computer application. She is passionate about the latest technology and has a strong inclination toward AI, chatbots, crypto, and Windows troubleshooting.
