Even if you set the "Override for default input method" to English, the Touch Keyboard on a 2-in-1 device often behaves independently, defaulting to the last used layout or the top of the language list. For Surface or tablet users, this creates a jarring inconsistency where the physical keyboard types English, but tapping the screen brings up the Japanese layout. This lack of unification suggests the "Advanced Settings" panel is still strictly tied to the desktop input stack, ignoring the modern UWP touch stack.
By selecting a specific language here (e.g., "English (United States) - US Keyboard"), you fundamentally alter the Windows window-management logic. Even if you set the "Override for default
To understand the necessity of the override setting, one must understand the default behavior that has annoyed Windows users for years. By selecting a specific language here (e
In modern versions of Windows, each can theoretically have its own input method (keyboard language or layout). For example: For example: Once you arrive at the Advanced
Once you arrive at the Advanced Keyboard Settings pane, you are greeted with the crucial dropdown:
Go to > Time & language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings .