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The original poster seeks to create a custom, typable alphabet that can be switched via the Windows language bar. Multiple users suggest that creating custom keyboard layouts is possible using a Microsoft tool, but there is uncertainty about whether this allows adding entirely new letters or if building a new language pack is necessary. Overall, the discussion expresses curiosity and a desire for definitive guidance on implementing such a custom alphabet in Windows.
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So, I have literally no idea where to ask this. I figured a Windows forum would be a good place to start.

I have a personal project of mine that, among other things, consists of creating an alphabet. But this alphabet has to be "typable" in the Windows environment. Do you know the language bar that allows you to switch keyboard layouts? The plan is to create a keyboard layout that contains a completely custom alphabet that is switchable via the said bar and typable just like the latin alphabet I'm using to type this.

Do you guys know if this is possible at all?

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I think if you wanted to create a new language essentially is what you are asking is you would need to build a language pack. I don't know if that is possible.
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You can create custom layouts and install them with this Microsoft tool Link Removed
 

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I have no idea, I've never used the application.
 

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I think if you wanted to create a new language essentially is what you are asking is you would need to build a language pack. I don't know if that is possible.
 

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Neemobeer said:
I think if you wanted to create a new language essentially is what you are asking is you would need to build a language pack. I don't know if that is possible.
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I would love to know that. I'm scouring all over Google but I can't find a definitive answer. I hope someone on the forums knows.
 

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