How to Install Hebrew Keyboard on Windows

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).

Steps

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    Go to Control Panel.
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    Click Regional and Language Options.
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    Click Languages tab at top.
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    Click "install files ... for right-to-left languages".
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    Click Apply.
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    Insert Windows CD, click "OK", wait for the install to complete.
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    Click Languages Tab, go to Details.
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    Click the "Add" button, you will be able to select "Hebrew".
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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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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Will this cost me any money?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, but it will take some time to install the latest version available.
  • Question
    I added Hebrew to my computer, but I can't use it. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should be able to toggle between keyboard layouts by pressing ALT+Left Shift.
  • Question
    What if people don't know Hebrew or they don't know how to type Hebrew?
    Arrogance
    Arrogance
    Top Answerer
    Then they're unlikely to want to try to install support for Hebrew keyboards.

Things You'll Need

  • Windows Install CD (or perhaps files are installed on your hard drive under c:\I386).

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References

  1. http://www.petri.co.il/install_hebrew_on_windows_xp.htm

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