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International Keyboard Layout Support for Windows VMs
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When you connect to a VM through the Environment Viewer, you can interact with the VM using your local keyboard as if it were physically attached to the VM. Most international keyboard layouts are fully supported.

With some keyboard layouts (such as German), you might experience unexpected results when typing characters.

You can fix these issues by changing the VM's keyboard layout to match your own. 

Changing the VM Keyboard Layout

In the Environment Viewer, you can change the keyboard layout of a VM. This is available for RDP, VNC and Console connections. 

To change the keyboard layout: 

  • Under Environment Actions, select a different keyboard layout from the Keyboard dropdown.

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For RDP connections, you can also change it in fullscreen mode: 

  • Select a new keyboard layout from the Keyboard menu. 

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Important

The change takes effect only after the VM is restarted.

Important

Make sure your physical keyboard matches the keyboard layout you choose.

Note

If you don't see this feature in the viewer or if you're still having problems typing characters, please contact Support.

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