Switching your input language fixes these frustrating typos instantly. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to change your keyboard layout from US to UK in Windows 11, manage multiple inputs, and permanently delete the US layout if you no longer need it. Why Is Your Keyboard Typing the Wrong Symbols?
Method 1: Adding and Setting the UK Keyboard (Permanent Solution)
: Click the language abbreviation (e.g., ENG US ) on the bottom right of your taskbar, next to the clock. Select ENG UK from the pop-up menu.
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Windows 11 can remember input preferences on a per-app basis. If your keyboard reverts to US format when you open a specific app (like a web browser or a game), open . Ensure that "Let me use a different input method for each app window" is unchecked.
Once added, you can quickly toggle between the US and UK layouts:
How to Change Keyboard from US to UK in Windows 11 Switching your Windows 11 keyboard layout from US to UK ensures that keys like the pound sign (£), euro (€), and quotation marks (") match what is printed on your physical keyboard. Windows 11 allows you to add the UK layout, set it as your default, and quickly toggle between languages using shortcuts. Method 1: Change Layout via Windows Settings
: Choose United Kingdom (QWERTY) from the drop-down list.