How to Add or Remove Keyboard Layouts for Input Languages in Windows 11 Windows 11 makes it easy to type in different languages, scripts, or alphabets. You can switch between keyboard layouts using the taskbar or a simple shortcut But first, you'll need to add one. In this video, we'll show you how to add or remove keyboard layouts in Windows 11. so you can type the way you want, wherever you are. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. What is Input Language? In Windows 11, your input language is the language you use to type and enter text on your device. It includes three key components. First, the language itself, then the keyboard layout that defines how your keys are arranged, and the Input Method Editor, or IME, which helps type complex characters like Japanese or Chinese scripts. In short, the input language tells windows how to process what you type, while the keyboard layout controls how your keystrokes turn into characters. Prerequisites for adding or removing keyboard layouts. You can add or remove keyboard layouts in Windows 11 through Settings or by using a PowerShell script. Before you start, keep these things in mind: Using PowerShell may require administrative privileges. Changes apply only to your user profile. Make sure Windows 11 is updated to support language packs and keyboard layouts. An internet connection is needed to download extra language features. Ways to Add or Remove a Keyboard Layout for Input Language Now let's go over the methods you can try. Method 1: Add and Remove a Keyboard Layout With Settings To add a keyboard layout: Open Settings from the Start menu. Go to Time & language → Language & region. Find your language, click the three dots (⋯), and select Language options. Under Keyboards, click Add a keyboard if you want to add a keyboard. Pick your preferred layout from the list To remove a keyboard layout: Under Keyboards, find the layout you want to remove. Click the three dots (⋯) next to it, then select Remove. Method 2: Use Powershell to Add or Remove Keyboard Layout You can also use PowerShell to list, add or remove keyboard layouts. To do this: Open the Start menu, type PowerShell, then click Windows PowerShell to open it. Open it. Type the following command to list your current input languages and keyboard layouts To list current layouts: To remove a layout: Windows 11 lets you type in different languages, scripts, and alphabets by supporting multiple input languages and keyboard layouts per user. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to add or remove keyboard layouts linked in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.