How to Add or Remove the Language Bar in Windows 11 The Language Bar in Windows 11 can be a useful accessibility tool, especially in environments where users frequently switch between input languages or layouts. However, some users prefer to disable it and keep their taskbar clutter-free. In this video, we’ll walk through how to enable or disable the Language Bar, so you can fine-tune your environment based on accessibility or administrative needs. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. 4 Ways to Add or Remove the Windows 11 Language Bar The Settings app provides the most straightforward way to toggle the Language Bar. It’s perfect for most users and doesn’t require admin privileges. Press Win + I to open Settings. Go to Time & language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings. Under Switching input methods, you’ll see the option Use the desktop Language Bar when it’s available. Select the checkbox to show the Language Bar. Clear the checkbox to remove it. Click Language Bar options to customize its display, then choose between Floating on desktop, or Docked in the taskbar. For legacy systems or accessibility- managed environments, you can also use the Control Panel. Press Win + R, type control, and press Enter. In Category view, navigate to Clock and Region > Region > Language Preferences > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings. Under Switching input methods, toggle Use the desktop Language Bar when it’s available as needed. Click Language Bar Options to select how it appears: Floating on Desktop, Docked in the Taskbar, Hidden. This approach is great for administrators maintaining multilingual environments or users who rely on accessibility features. If you need system-wide control or plan to deploy settings through scripts, the Registry Editor offers more precision. Before making changes, Back up your registry to avoid potential instability. Here's how: Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Navigate to... In the right pane, double-click ShowStatus. If it doesn’t exist, right-click > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it ShowStatus. Set the value as follows: 0 = Hidden 1 = Floating on Desktop 2 = Docked in Taskbar Restart the system or sign out and back in to apply changes. This method is especially useful for centralized management or testing UI configurations. For IT pros managing multiple systems, PowerShell provides automation and repeatability. The PowerShell commands modify the same registry key without manual editing. To hide the language bar, Open PowerShell as an administrator and run this command... To dock it, use this command... And finally, use this command to float it on the desktop... You can incorporate these commands into login scripts or deployment pipelines for consistent rollouts. So that’s how you can manage the Language Bar in Windows 11. These changes don't just improve usability: they also help ensure consistency across hybrid, remote and enterprise environments. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to add or remove the language bar in Windows 11, linked in the description below.