Windows 7 Language Bar Default Input

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I know how to change the default input language to Japanese, but is there any way I can change it to Japanese Hiragana characters instead of Roman characters?

How do I do that?

 

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To change the default input language to Japanese and enable input in Japanese Hiragana characters instead of Roman characters, you can follow these steps on Windows: 1. Open Settings: - Click on the Start menu and select "Settings" (gear icon). 2. Navigate to Time & Language Settings: - In the Settings window, click on "Time & Language." 3. Select Language Preferences: - In the left pane, choose "Language" to access language settings. 4. Add Japanese Language: - Click on "Add a preferred language" and search for "Japanese" in the list. - Select "Japanese (Japan)" and click "Next" to install the language pack. 5. Change Input Method: - After installing the Japanese language pack, click on "Japanese (Japan)" from the language list. - Click on "Options" and then click on "Add a keyboard." - Select "Japanese - Microsoft IME" as the keyboard input method. 6. Configure Microsoft IME Settings: - With the Japanese keyboard selected, click on "Options." - Under the "Input method" tab, choose "Hiragana" as the input mode. - You can also configure other settings related to Hiragana input here. 7. Switch to Japanese Input: - Now, when you want to type in Japanese Hiragana characters, use the language bar (usually located in the taskbar) to switch the input method to the Japanese Keyboard (Microsoft IME). - You can press Alt + Shift to toggle between the input languages. By following these steps, you should be able to change the default input language to Japanese Hiragana characters on your Windows system. Feel free to ask if you encounter any issues or need further assistance!