Windows 11 language bar "docked in the taskbar" greyed out

Anonymous
2023-01-15T05:35:27+00:00

Hi,

There are 3 options:

Floating On Desktop

Docked in the taskbar

Hidden

However, the docked option is greyed out. How can I get it docked in taskbar?

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-17T01:18:17+00:00

    To close the topic

    REMOVE DOCKED LANGUAGE FROM TASKBAR:

    • Go to "Advanced keyboard configuration settings"
    • Uncheck "Use the desktop language bar when it's available"
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    • Check "Use the desktop language bar when it's available"
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    CONFIGURE THE FLOATING LANGUAGE BAR OR REMOVE IT:

    • Click "Language bar options" => pop-up opens
    • Select tab "Language bar" and apply the desired configuration.
    • Few examples:
      • "Floating on the desktop option" radio button: Image
      • "Floating on the desktop option" radio button + "Show the Language bar as transparent when inactive" checkbox: Image
      • "Floating on the desktop option" radio button + "Show text labels on the Language bar" checkbox:
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      • "Hidden" radio button (+ whatever checkbox) makes it disappear.

    Note: You'd better remove all key sequences to switch language to avoid being stucked with another keyboard layout suddenly.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-14T15:54:10+00:00

    After trying all the other suggestions, ONLY THIS ONE WORKED. Thanks a lot!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-03T00:24:19+00:00

    This worked for me. Thanks a lot.

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  4. SD - IA 179.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-17T07:45:30+00:00

    This is a weird glitch.

    Can you see if the following helps:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

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  5. SD - IA 179.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-16T08:15:31+00:00

    Thanks. Does it show in a new Local account?

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