Having the right layout of Windows 8.1 keyboard can make typing and getting the right symbols easy. There are two major types of keyboard layout out there, the Qwerty and the Azerty. Having a Qwerty layout mainly meant for English users is good for language preference. It is sub-divided into other categories like the UK, the US or English International. Whatever your layout looks like it is clear you don't have to remove and swap keys to have a well laid out keyboard to navigate your work.
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To do that you have to see to where your AT key ( @ ) is located. The UK own is usually located close to the ENTER key while the US or English International is added to the key number 2. Both processes require the SHIFT + one of those two keys for it to present you with the @ sign or symbol. These two locations really determine the kind of Qwerty layout you have on your system. Usually you are going to get English keyboard when you are living in the USA or other English speaking countries or possibly UK when you are located in the United Kingdom, Australia or Canada.
Having said that, if you are have a different keyboard and want to change it to suit your working layout in Windows 8.1 this instruction is meant for you. To do that follow the step-by-step information below.
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STEP 1: Press Windows + R key to open the 'Run' dialog.
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STEP 2: Type or copy and paste control international into 'Run' dialog and press 'OK' to continue.
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STEP 3: Click on the bluish 'Language preferences ' link to continue.
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STEP 4: At the 'Change your language preferences' click on 'Options' link at the right-hand side of the 'Add a language' position.
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STEP 5: Click on 'Add an input method' link to continue.
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STEP 6: Look for the Keyboard layout for your language preference, select it and click on 'Add'.
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STEP 7: Click on 'Remove' at the right-hand side of the language preference to remove any additional layouts you might have there and click on 'Save'.
