$langList = Get-WinUserLanguageList $langList.Add("en-GB") Set-WinUserLanguageList $langList -Force This command adds "English (United Kingdom)" to your preferred languages. By default, it includes the UK QWERTY keyboard. If you want to keep only the UK layout for the English language, you can modify the list:
Switching between keyboard layouts might seem like a minor tweak, but for anyone accustomed to the UK (United Kingdom) layout—complete with its differently placed @ , " , # , and £ symbols—using a US keyboard layout can be a frustrating experience. You might find yourself typing @ when you expect " , or getting # instead of £ . how to change keyboard from us to uk windows 11
Now, go ahead and type that British pound sign with confidence: £ (Shift+3) $langList = Get-WinUserLanguageList $langList
With the UK layout active, you'll finally have the £ symbol at your fingertips and correct placement of quotes and @ —making typing feel natural again. If you ever need to switch back, just reverse the steps or use the taskbar language picker. You might find yourself typing @ when you