Tamil Typing - Switching between English and Tamil input modes
Switching between English and Tamil input modes is essential for bilingual typing on your computer. Here are the steps to switch between English and Tamil input modes on different operating systems:
On Windows:
Using Keyboard Shortcut:
On Windows, you can switch between input languages by pressing "Left Alt + Shift" keys simultaneously.
Each press of the keyboard shortcut will toggle between the input languages you've configured.
Using Language Bar:
If you have the language bar enabled, you can click on the language icon in the system tray.
Select the desired language from the language bar menu.
Using "Windows" Key + Spacebar:
Press the "Windows" key and the spacebar simultaneously to cycle through your input languages.
On macOS:
Using Keyboard Shortcut:
On macOS, you can switch between input sources by pressing "Command + Space" to open the Spotlight search.
Start typing the name of the language or input source you want to switch to, and select it from the suggestions.
Using Menu Bar:
Click on the language flag icon in the menu bar (typically located in the upper-right corner).
Select the desired input source from the drop-down menu.
Using "Control" + "Spacebar":
Another way to switch input sources is by pressing "Control + Spacebar" to cycle through your configured sources.
On Linux (Ubuntu-based systems):
Using Keyboard Shortcut:
On Ubuntu-based Linux systems, you can switch between input sources by pressing "Super + Space" (Super key is typically the "Windows" key on your keyboard).
Using the Menu:
If you're using a desktop environment like GNOME, you can click on the input source in the status bar or menu, and select the desired input source.
The specific key combinations and methods for switching between languages may vary based on your system's settings and configuration. Make sure you've added both English and Tamil input sources in your language settings, and then use the appropriate method to toggle between them.