| Action | Windows | macOS | Linux | ChromeOS | |--------|---------|-------|-------|-----------| | Next language | Win + Space | Cmd + Space | Super + Space | Ctrl + Shift + Space | | Show language list | Win + Space (hold) | Hold Cmd + Space | Super + Space (hold) | Ctrl + Shift + Space (hold) | | Caps Lock as switch | No (need 3rd-party) | Yes | Via tweaks | No |
Windows provides a robust system for managing multiple input languages and layouts. You can switch between them instantly using physical keys or the taskbar. switch keyboard language
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Shortcut doesn't work | Check if another app is overriding it (e.g., Photoshop, IDE). | | Language bar missing | Windows: Right-click taskbar > Show touch keyboard button. macOS: System Settings > Control Centre > Show Input menu. | | Switches but types wrong characters | You added the wrong keyboard layout (e.g., French (Canada) vs French (France)). Remove and re-add. | | Caps Lock switch not working (macOS) | Enable in System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources > “Use Caps Lock to switch”. | | Android/iOS globe key missing | Re-add a second keyboard in settings; globe appears automatically. | | Action | Windows | macOS | Linux
