How to Change Your Keyboard Layout on Windows 11

Add a layout such as Dvorak or Colemak to Windows 11, then switch to it. 6 steps.

  1. Open “Settings” from the Start menu, or press Windows + I.

  2. Select “Time & language”, then “Language & region”.

  3. Next to your language, e.g. English (United States), select “…” and choose “Language options”.

  4. Under “Keyboards”, select “Add a keyboard”.

  5. Choose the layout you want, e.g. United States-Dvorak.

    Colemak and Workman may need installing first: install colemak or install workman.

  6. Switch layouts with Windows + Space, or select the language indicator (ENG) on the taskbar.

Now pick the same layout here

Choose it in Settings, and the on-screen keyboard and hands follow your new layout.

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