Where can I type in foreign characters?
All lab computers at Carleton are configured to use most of the foreign languages commonly used on campus. Students who want help setting up their own computers to use foreign languages can be referred to Carly Born's website on Foreign Language Technology
Which Language Keyboards are available in the labs?
- Japanese
- Chinese PRC (includes both Simplified and Traditional)
- Russian Standard
- Russian Homophonic (Windows Only)
- Korean
- US Standard
- US International
- Hebrew
How do I change the language settings on my computer?
On a Mac
If using a Mac /wiki/spaces/TAR/pages/26464348 make sure the flag displayed on the top right hand corner of the screen is the flag corresponding to the language you would like to type in. If not, click the flag and change so that the affiliated flag is checked. Click here for Apple's Support page. Changing the language should look something like this:
On a PC
There are a number of different methods for changing the language in Windows. Below outline the Language Bar and Control Panel methods.
Method 1: Language Bar
On lab machines, there will be a Language Bar that appears. This can either be floating free or attached to the taskbar at the bottom.
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And the center button changes the keyboard layout. This allows for international symbols to be entered seamlessly.
Method 2: Control Panel
If the Language Bar is not present, it is still possible to change the keyboard settings through the control panel. These instructions assume that the control panel is in Classic View instead of Category View. The language settings are in Regional and Language Options.
Once in Regional and Language Options, click on the center tab, Languages. In the Languages tab, click on Details.... This will open the Text Services and Input Languages window. Here you can change the languages. For more details, check the link to the Language Department page at the bottom.
Whom do I contact for further questions?
Questions about the use of foreign characters on computers should be answered by the following:
- The TLC Language Assistant, at x5741,
- ITS helpdeskHelpdesk
More advanced questions should be referred to Carly Born, preferably via email cborn@carleton.edu or by calling x7010.
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