How to Install and Use the Amharic Keyboard on Windows 10

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add and use the Amharic keyboard in Windows 10, enabling you to type in Ethiopic characters using the standard keyboard layout.

You can also watch our YouTube video for a visual guide on how to enable and use the Amharic keyboard on Windows 10. Alternatively, follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Access Settings
   1. Click on the Start Menu and type Settings into the search box.
   2. Open the Settings application.
   3. In the Windows Settings window, select Time & Language and then click on Language.
2. Step 2: Add the Amharic Language
   1. Click on the Add a language button.
   2. Search for Amharic in the list and select it.
   3. Click on the Next button, followed by the Install button.
3. Step 3: Test the Keyboard
   1. Open an application like Microsoft Word.
   2. To switch to Amharic, click the language icon ENG on the Windows taskbar (bottom right), select Amharic, and begin typing. Switch back to English using the same process.