How to Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Settings button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

   This will open the power and settings menu.
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   Step 2: Select "System Settings".

   , It may also be labeled "Language & Text" or "Keyboard Layout"
   
   ,,, The "Switch to next source" and "Switch to previous source" shortcuts allow you to quickly cycle through your enabled layouts.
   
   You can select each one and set a new shortcut if you'd like.
   
   Note:
   If you're using a Windows keyboard, the "Super" key is usually mapped to ⊞ Win. , After enabling the keyboard shortcuts, you have two ways to change the keyboard layout:
   Click the Language button in the Ubuntu menu bar and select the layout you want from the list.
   
   Press the shortcut you assigned to cycle through layouts. , This will show you which keys on your keyboard are assigned to which characters.
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   Step 3: Click "Text Entry".

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   Step 4: Click the "+" button beneath the list of installed keyboard layouts.

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   Step 5: Choose the layout that you want to add to Ubuntu.

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   Step 6: Click .Add to add it to your list of layouts.

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   Step 7: Note the keyboard shortcuts.

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   Step 8: Change your layout.

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   Step 9: Click the Language button and select "Show Layout Chart".

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