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The thread discusses a problem with Japanese input on a Windows system, where pressing standard keys results in unexpected Japanese characters, likely due to an unintended keyboard layout switch. The original poster suspects a hotkey toggle, possibly similar to a feature in Windows 7, and seeks guidance on reverting the change. Responders suggest checking keyboard shortcuts (like Ctrl+Shift), ensuring the correct input method is selected in settings, and re-enabling the taskbar language icon, providing practical solutions to resolve the issue.
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Hi guys,

I'm having trouble with inputting stuff in Japanese. I have a standard European/American keyboard and normally this means that whenever I press "s" and "a" I'd get "さ" (Japanese "sa"), but now for every button I press a character appears (e.g. if I press "s" the result is "と" (Japanese "to")).

I suspect this is hotkey-toggled but have no idea how to switch back. In Win 7 there was a little button in the taskbar that, if pressed, caused the above-described situation. Any suggestions?

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bochane

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Here is a link to all hotkeys: Keyboard shortcuts - Windows Help

Look at: Ctrl+Shift - Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available

The taskbar keyboard icon can be switched on again, you will find that option by right clicking on the taskbar.

Hope it helps
 

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perhaps you have the wrong input (keyboard) selected?

Look in settings - Time and Language, and see if you have the possibility to type in a different one.
 

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