HP PCs - Change language and keyboard layout (Ubuntu)

Use the following steps to change the overall language of the system, including on the login screen, in system windows, and in folders.

1. In the Ubuntu Desktop, click System Settings.

   

2. Click Language Support.

   The Language Support window is displayed.

   

3. Use the down arrow key to scroll through the Language for menus and windows list.

   

   • If the language you want is available, continue to Step 4.

   • If the language you want is not available, use the following steps:

     1. Click Install/Remove Languages.

        

     2. Select the language to install, and then click Apply Changes.

        

4. Drag the desired language to the top of the list in Language for menus and windows.

   After you place the language name at the top of the list, the language name is bolded.

   

5. Click Apply System-Wide to use the same language for startup and the login screen.

   

6. Enter your password to confirm the changes, and then click Authenticate.

   

7. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

8. After you log in to your computer, the system prompts you to update the main system folder names to the new language. You can choose to keep the old folder names or update the folder names to the new language.

   Note:

   HP recommends that you update the system folder names to the new language.

   

You can change the keyboard layout of your computer to the keyboard layout for your language.

1. In the Ubuntu Desktop, click System Settings.

   

2. Click Keyboard Layout.

   The Keyboard Layout window is displayed.

   

3. Click the plus sign (+) in the bottom-left corner to open the available keyboard layouts.

   

4. Select the keyboard layout to use, and then click Add.

   In the Keyboard Layout window, your primary language choice is now at the top of the list and bolded.

   

5. If necessary, select a language and reposition it using the up and down arrow buttons.

6. Select either Use the same layout for all windows or Allow different layouts for individual windows.

   Note:

   HP recommends the choice Use the same layout for all windows.