Chapter 3. language settings, Change display language, Add an input method – Lenovo N20p Chromebook User Manual

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Chapter 3. Language settings

Change display language

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you’re prompted to select the display language. This
setting can be changed at a later time if you need to use a different language.

Step 1.

Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account.

Step 2.

Click the status bar in the lower-right corner and then click Settings.

Step 3.

Click Show advanced settings and then click Language and input settings.

Step 4.

Select the language you want to use and then click Display Google Chrome in this language.

Note: If the language you want to use isn’t shown in the list, click Add.

You need to sign out and then sign in for the changes to take effect.

Note: Each signed-in user may set their own display language.

Add an input method

You may need to add an input method to type text in a particular language.

Step 1.

Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account.

Step 2.

Click the status bar in the lower-right corner and then click Settings.

Step 3.

Click Show advanced settings and then click Language and input settings.

Step 4.

From the Languages list, select the language for which you want to add an input method. Available
input methods are displayed to the right.

Note: If the language you want to use isn’t shown in the list, click Add.

Step 5.

Select the check box preceding the input method you want to add.

Switch between input methods

If you have added input methods, you may need to switch between them.

Step 1.

Click the status bar in the lower-right corner and then click the name of the current input method.
The list of available input methods is displayed. If you don’t find your desired input method in the
list, refer to “Add an input method” on page 7.

Step 2.

Click the name of your desired input method.

Notes: As a shortcut, use key combinations to switch between input methods.

• Alt + Shift to switch between available input methods.

• Ctrl + Space to switch to your previous input method.

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