On the Mac OS system, when you use more than one language you can switch between the input languages without changing the keyboard on screens, such as login, lock, FUS, and Preferences.
Before you switch between preferred languages, ensure to add language and make the Input menu visible in the menu bar on all screens. To add languages as input sources, perform the following steps:
Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Keyboard > Input Sources on your Mac OS system.
Click Add button +, search for the preferred language (for example, German) and then select one or more languages.
Click Add.
After you add languages, the Input menu is displayed in the menu bar automatically. The Input menu allows you to quickly switch input languages as per your requirement.
Following table describes how you can switch language on different screen:
Screen |
Action to Switch Input Language |
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Login screen |
Use one of the following ways to switch input language:
|
Screensaver, Lock screen, or Sleep mode |
Use one of the following shortcut:
|
FUS, System preferences, or authenticating during software installation |
Use one of the following ways to switch input language:
NOTE:In some scenarios, shortcut keys do not work and you are required to use Input menu to switch language. |