# Windows 10 - Why does my keyboard layout keep changing?


Normally when i'm in the middle of coding or looking busy my keyboard layout will randomly change. Meaning that declaring string variables becomes a right pain as the @ symbol and " quotes change places (UK QWERTY layout).

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Apparently, this is done by a keyboard shortcut that switches between input languages. This is **Left Alt + Shift** which I tend to press quite a lot for a few VS code shortcuts like formatting a document (**_alt + shift + f_**). Commonly leaving off the **F** because I have fat fingers.

You can always remap this shortcut in the modern settings app:

Open **Settings** > **Time & Language**

Under **Related settings** > **Spelling, typing & keyboard settings**

Under More keyboard settings > Advanced keyboard settings > Language bar options > Advanced Key Settings

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Press the Change Key Sequence to map a new shortcut