Choose keyboard language & special characters

You can use different keyboard languages, sometimes called input methods, on your Chromebook to:

• Change your typing language
• Use special characters, like accent marks or currency symbols

Set your keyboard language

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings Advanced.
3. Optional: To add another keyboard language, select Language  Add languages. Choose your language(s) and select Add.
4. In the "Languages and input" section, select Input method  Manage input methods.
5. Check the boxes next to the keyboard languages you'd like to use.
6. Select Back .
7. Select the keyboard language you want to use. You’ll see "Enabled" listed under the current keyboard.
8. Optional: To see all your keyboard language options on your desktop, turn on Show input options in the shelf.

Switch between keyboard languages

If you have more than one keyboard language turned on, you’ll see the language you’re using next to your account photo.

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select your keyboard language .
3. Choose the keyboard language you want to use.

Tip: You can also switch your language by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Space until you see the language you want. To switch back, press Ctrl + Space.

Add accent marks

The U.S. International keyboard has the following accent marks: