In daily use of the computer, switching input methods is a common operation, especially in scenarios that require Chinese input. This article will introduce in detail how to switch Chinese input on the computer keyboard, covering common Windows and macOS systems, as well as common input method switching methods.
Demo environment: Honor MagicBook 16 Pro & MacBook Pro 2023, Win 10 & macOS 13
Under the Windows system, there are many ways to switch Chinese input methods, and here are a few of the common ones:
Alt + Shift: This is the default Chinese input method switching shortcut for Windows system. Press alt + shift to switch between Chinese input method and English input method.
Ctrl + Space: In some cases, Ctrl + Space is also a shortcut to switch input methods.
In the lower-right corner of the taskbar, find the input method icon on the system tray (usually the word "en" or "medium"), and click the icon to switch input methods.
Win+Space: Press the win+space key combination to switch the input method.
Under macOS, there are also many ways to switch Chinese input methods:
Command + Space: This is the default Chinese input method switching shortcut for macOS system. Press command + space to switch between Chinese input method and English input method.
Control + Space: Control + Space is also a shortcut to switch input methods.
Click the input method icon on the screen to display the list of available input methods, and select the Chinese input method to switch.
For MacBook users who support TrackPad, you can switch the input method through TrackPad gestures. Swipe with three fingers on the trackpad to switch input methods.
In addition to the input method that comes with the system, you can also install third-party input methods, such as Sogou Pinyin, input method, etc. After installation, switch to the desired input method at the input method icon.
In the system settings, you can set the default input method. In this way, every time you switch input methods, the system will use the input method you set by default.
In some input methods, you can customize the keyboard shortcut for switching input methods. In this way, you can set more convenient shortcuts according to your personal preferences.
In the advanced input method, you can also use the voice input function. Through voice commands, you can realize voice switching input method to improve input efficiency.
Whether you are using Windows or macOS, you should be able to easily and conveniently switch between Chinese input on your computer keyboard through the above methods. According to your personal preferences and Xi habits, choose the switching method that suits you, so that you can input Chinese on the computer more handy.