How to Convert a Standard Keyboard to an Arabic Keyboard

1

Go to the "Start" menu and type "Intl.cpl" (without quotes) in the Search field. Press "Enter" to launch the Region and Language screen.

2

Go to the "Keyboards and Languages" tab and press "Change Keyboards." Click "Add" to open the "Add Input Language" list.

3

Expand the Arabic language/region you wish to add. Expand the "Keyboard List" from the resulting drop-down menu, then click the "Arabic" entry shown to select it. Press "OK" to return to the previous menu.

4

Click the "Default Input Language" drop-down menu and select the chosen Arabic input. Click "OK" to apply all changes, followed by "OK" again to exit the Region and Language screen.

5

Press the "Language" bar that now appears on the taskbar, next to the Windows system tray. Click the Arabic language as shown, which will effectively convert your keyboard.