How to Restore a Missing Language Bar in Windows

The language bar in Windows is essential for switching between keyboard layouts and language settings. If it has disappeared, you can restore it with a few simple steps. Below are some effective methods to solve this issue.

Method 1: Enabling the Language Bar through Windows Settings

An easy and efficient way to restore the language bar is by enabling it in the settings:

  1. Open “Settings” by pressing Win + I.
  2. Go to “Time & Language” and select “Language & Region”.
  3. Locate the “Keyboard options” and select “Language bar options”.
  4. In the window that opens, choose “Use the desktop language bar” and confirm the changes.

Method 2: Checking the Taskbar

Sometimes the language bar may be disabled in the taskbar settings. To ensure it’s enabled:

  1. Right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings”.
  2. Scroll down to the “Notification area” section and select “Turn system icons on or off”.
  3. Find the “Input Indicator” option and make sure it’s turned on.

Method 3: Restarting the Text Input Service

If the previous steps haven’t helped, try restarting the text input service:

  1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
  2. Find “Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service” in the list.
  3. Right-click on it and select “Restart”.

Method 4: Using the Registry Editor

If the issue persists, you can try using the Registry Editor, but proceed with caution:

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
  3. Ensure there is an entry named ctfmon. If it’s missing, create a new string value with the name ctfmon and the value C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe.