How can I change typing language?

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#1 December 7, 2005

I have 2 languages installed on my Ubuntu (English and Hebrew) and I don't know how to switch between them when typing. In XP I use the combo Alt+Shift. Is there anything like that (or at least some kind of a toolbar icon) in Ubuntu?

#2 December 7, 2005

ok I had the same problem, right click on the upper bar (or wherever you want) and select "add to panel" choose keyboard indicator. And now you have keyboard indicator on the bar You can change active language by clicking on it... for some key combination try setting it up in "system"->"preferences"->"keyboard shortcuts"

#3 December 7, 2005

Thanks a lot! Works great!

#4 December 7, 2005

To add a keyboard shortcut you can right-click on the keyboard indicator icon->open keyboard preferences->layout options-> Group Shift/Lock behaviour now check any combo you'd like to use.