How to Install Hebrew Keyboard on Windows

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

Windows XP provides support for Hebrew Keyboard and typing in Hebrew letters in programs such as NotePad and MS/Word. There is a short installation process required (you might need your Windows Install CD).

1

Open the Control Panel.

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A new window will expand.

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Click "Click Regional and Language Options."

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If you don't see it, click Clock, Language, and Region instead.

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Click the "Languages" tab.

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In later versions, click Language instead.

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Check the box next to "Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages."

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If the checkbox isn't selected already, click to select it now. This option may have a slightly different name on your version of Windows.
- If a warning message appears, click OK .

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Click "Apply."

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Clicking Apply prepares the files to install. If prompted to restart Windows, click Yes to do so.
- Depending on your computer, you may have to put the Windows XP CD into the drive to install the Hebrew language files on your PC.

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Return to the "Languages" tab and click "Details."

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Select "Add" and select "Hebrew"

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You can add additional languages now if you'd like.

8

Click "OK."

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After the software is installed, you will have a keyboard tool appearing in your system task bar. From there, you can switch between the English and Hebrew keyboard.

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Will this cost me any money?

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No, but it will take some time to install the latest version available.

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I added Hebrew to my computer, but I can't use it. What do I do?

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You should be able to toggle between keyboard layouts by pressing ALT+Left Shift.

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What if people don't know Hebrew or they don't know how to type Hebrew?

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How to Install Hebrew Keyboard on Windows

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Open the Control Panel.

Click "Click Regional and Language Options."

Click the "Languages" tab.

Check the box next to "Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages."

Click "Apply."

Return to the "Languages" tab and click "Details."

Select "Add" and select "Hebrew"

Click "OK."

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