Help Desk

Enabling additional language keyboards in OS X – 10.4 and 10.5

1. Click on the apple in the top left corner of your screen; select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
2. Click and open “International,” which is located under the heading “Personal.”
3. Click “Input Menu,” located towards the top of the window; after clicking this you will see a list of languages.
4. Check the box(es) to the left of the language(s) in which you need to type. It is necessary only to select the basic language format, i.e. choose “Italian” not “Italian Pro.”
5. Once you have selected all the languages you need and they are checked, you may close the window.
6. An American flag will appear in the top right corner of your screen. Clicking on this icon will produce a drop-down menu. Select the language keyboard in which you want to type. Changing the language changes your keyboard in all programs, from Word to iTunes to Safari and Firefox.

Return to the International and Language Specific Keyboard Guide

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