Do you need to switch between different languages for your keyboard? If so, you can do this quickly by activating the language bar. Just follow the instructions below to activate this feature:

    * From the Start menu, and select 'Control Panel'.
    * Double-click the 'Regional and Language Options' control panel.
    * Click on the Languages tab.
    * Click the Details button.
    * In the Preferences section (look at the bottom of the dialog, press the 'Language Bar...' button.
    * Check the 'Show the Language Bar on the desktop'.

Note: If the 'Language Bar...' button is grayed out, click the Advanced tab and make sure the checkbox "Turn off advanced text services" is unchecked. If this box is checked, it will turn off the language bar option.