Application.Keyboard method (Word)
Returns or sets the keyboard language and layout settings.
Syntax
expression. Keyboard( _LangId_ )
expression Required. A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LangId | Optional | Long | The language and layout combination to which Microsoft Word sets the keyboard. If this argument is omitted, the method returns the current language and layout setting. |
Remarks
Microsoft Windows tracks keyboard language and layout settings using a variable type called an input language handle, often referred to as an HKL. The low word of the handle is a language ID, and the high word is a handle to a keyboard layout.
Example
This example assigns the current keyboard language and layout setting to a variable.
Dim lngKeyboard As Long
lng
Keyboard = Application.Keyboard
See also
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