Language bar keyboard shortcuts
| To do this | Press this |
|---|---|
| Switch between languages or keyboard layouts | CTRL+SHIFT or left ALT+SHIFT (see Notes for information about customizing this option) |
| Switch microphone on or off |  +V |
| Switch between command mode and dictation mode (command mode is only available in some programs, such as Microsoft Word 2002) | +T |
| Open the Correction dialog box | +C |
| Turn handwriting on or off | +H |
| Turn Japanese IME on 101 keyboard on or off | ALT+~ |
| Turn Korean IME on 101 keyboard on or off | Right ALT |
| Turn Chinese IME on 101 keyboard on or off | CTRL+SPACEBAR |
Notes
- You can set the key combination for switching between languages or keyboard layouts in the Advanced Key Setting dialog box. To open the Advanced Key Setting dialog box, right-click the Language bar, and then click Settings. Under Preferences, click Key Settings.
- Speech recognition must be installed to use the speech shortcut keys. Handwriting recognition must be installed to use the handwriting shortcut key combination. An East Asian language Input Method Editor (IME) must be installed to use an IME shortcut.
- The Windows logo key () is available on the bottom row of keys on most keyboards.