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Configuring Language Support for Windows XP


To configure language support for Windows XP, complete the following procedures :

NOTE:  By default, Windows XP should have ToolTips and message boxes properly configured. If they are not, the procedure to configure them is the same as for Windows 2000.

Installing Language Support for Windows XP

Complete the following procedure to install language support for Windows XP. This procedure also allows correct display of body text.

To install language support for Windows XP

  1. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Regional and Language Options and click the Languages tab.
  3. In the Supplemental language support list, select the following boxes:
    • Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages
    • Install files for East Asian languages
  4. Click Apply.
  5. At the prompt, navigate to the Windows install CD or network location to copy Windows install files from.

Adding Input Locales for Windows XP

Complete the following procedure to add input locales for Windows XP.

To add input locales for Windows XP

  1. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Regional and Language Options and click the Languages tab.
  3. Click Details.
  4. In Installed services, click Add to install the desired input services.
  5. Click Key Settings to set up any desired keyboard shortcuts to switch input locales.
  6. Adjust Language Bar settings, if necessary.

After installing input services, a dockable toolbar for controlling input languages appears. To switch input locales for each application, you can click the language bar or use the keyboard shortcuts you set up to switch input locales.

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