What did I do to my keyboard and or laptop to make it think I`m French
January 8, 2025 4:21 PM Subscribe
I have done something. My laptop, a basic Dell, now thinks I`m French. How do I fix this is my question. I cannot write a question mark.... just whatever this is É
Using the shift key plus another key, for example the number 3, causes unexpected and undesired french symbols or just not what I want (for example, I can`t type a number symbol using 3 and shift). Please tell me how to fix this. I have tried Google, and failed. thanks!
Using the shift key plus another key, for example the number 3, causes unexpected and undesired french symbols or just not what I want (for example, I can`t type a number symbol using 3 and shift). Please tell me how to fix this. I have tried Google, and failed. thanks!
Best answer: Bonjour! If Windows came pre-installed in your Dell, French may have been installed as an additional language by default. Especially likely if you're in Canada.
You can tackle it through Settings, but the switch may be via one of several standard shortcuts, all of which are easy enough to hit by accident. Start with Windows Key + Spacebar; that might do it.
posted by Shepherd at 4:36 PM on January 8 [6 favorites]
You can tackle it through Settings, but the switch may be via one of several standard shortcuts, all of which are easy enough to hit by accident. Start with Windows Key + Spacebar; that might do it.
posted by Shepherd at 4:36 PM on January 8 [6 favorites]
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Languages tab, Details button.
Settings tab, Installed services portion
may show up in two places on that panel
posted by drossdragon at 4:30 PM on January 8 [1 favorite]