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A second-language keyboard allows students to type with accurate accents and characters, improving spelling, grammar, and natural communication while building essential bilingual digital literacy skills.
Directions
Directions
Step 1:
Step 1:
Select the Settings app on the iPad.
Step 2:
Step 2:
On the left, scroll down and select Keyboard.
Step 3:
Step 3:
On the right, scroll down to the section titled Text Input and Input Sources. Select Edit on the right.
Step 4:
Step 4:
Locate Show Input menu in menu bar and select the toggle to turn this feature on.
Step 5:
Step 5:
To add another language keyboard, select the + in the bottom left corner.
Step 6:
Step 6:
Search for a language. Select one or more languages to add and select Add. This language will now be available on your Input Menu.
Step 7:
Step 7:
To switch between keyboards, select the Input Menu and choose the preferred language.
Resources
Resources
Apple Support: Write in another language on Mac
Last Edited: August 25, 2026
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