More and more often, there are questions related to the fact that Punto Switcher hangs and does not automatically switch the layout in Outlook, Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Let's consider possible ways to solve this problem:
1. You may have an MS Office keyboard fix option enabled that interferes with Punto Switcher. You can disable this function as follows:
- Select Options? Additional (Advanced).
- Click OK.
MS Outlook
- Click the File tab.
- Select Options? Mail (Mail Format).
- Click the Editor Options? Additional (Advanced).
- In the Word Options section, uncheck the Automatically switch keyboard to match language of surrounding text option.
- Click OK.
2. If you have problems using the AutoText feature in MS Office programs:
- Go to Punto Switcher Settings.
- In the Troubleshooting section, enable the Do not switch the layout using the "Tab" and "Enter" keys.
3.
It is possible that the problem will be resolved by disabling "Automatic spelling corrections".
MS Outlook
Options -\u003e Mail -\u003e Editor Options -\u003e AutoCorrect Options
MS Word
Tools -\u003e AutoCorrect Options -\u003e AutoCorrect
4. Another solution for MS Outlook
- Let's go:
File\u003e Options\u003e Mail\u003e Top right button "Editor Options ..."
File\u003e Options\u003e Mail\u003e Top right button "Editor Options ..." - We find:
Section (left): Proofing\u003e Subsection 2: When correcting spelling in Outlook
Section (left): "Spelling"\u003e Subsection 2: "When correcting spelling in Outlook" - We expose:
- Check spelling as you tipe \u003d OFF
- Check spelling while typing \u003d Off - Check grammar with spelling \u003d OFF
- While typing, also check grammar \u003d Off. - We find:
Section (left): "Advansed"\u003e Sub-section: "Editing options" - We expose:
- Automatically switch keyboard to match language of surrounding text \u003d OFF
- Automatically switch keyboard layout according to the language of the surrounding text \u003d Off.
5.
If none of these points helped, then you can try the following option:
Go to Punto Switcher Settings -\u003e Advanced tab -\u003e Uncheck all boxes.
Layout switching does not always happen or the first letter is not corrected
If you have other language switchers installed (for example, "RusLat" or "Switch It!"), This problem may occur due to a program conflict. Please report it via.
Layout switches unexpectedly when editing a word
This is because the program interprets the characters that you added by moving the cursor as a new word.
So that when you correct a word, the layout does not switch, in the menu Settings → Troubleshooting turn on the "cursor keys" (arrows) options. Now, when you correct a word using these keys, the layout will not switch.
Note... If you move the cursor with the mouse, the program will interpret the correction as a new word, and the layout may switch.
Some keys do not work or work incorrectly
It is possible that when configuring the keys, there was a conflict with the system hotkeys or keyboard shortcuts from other programs. Check the hotkey settings in the menu Settings... The problem can be avoided by assigning keys as hotkeys in combination with service keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift or Windows.
Punto Switcher often fixes the shortcuts you use
Try to shorten the dictionary (menu Settings → Switching rules) and send it to the developers.
You can also turn off the option Correct abbreviations on the menu Settings -\u003e General -\u003e Advanced.
Incorrect auto-switching when typing words in Russian or English
Perhaps the reason is that you are using layouts for other languages \u200b\u200bbesides Russian and English.
Go to the menu Settings → Troubleshooting and enable the option Autoswitch only between Russian and English layouts - then Punto Switcher will only switch between these two languages. Or enable the option - Punto Switcher will track text input in only two main languages \u200b\u200bfor it.
Punto Switcher does not always switch the layout correctly if there are other languages \u200b\u200bin the system
Punto Switcher can correctly switch the layout between Russian and English. If, when correcting the layout, the language switches to the third language set in the layout, or when typing in a third language, the layout switches to another language, follow these steps:
Go to Settings Punto Switcher.
In section Troubleshooting enable options Consider input only in Russian and English layouts and Autoswitch between Russian and English layouts.
The program does not work correctly in some applications
Initially, Punto Switcher was not designed for use in console applications, so there may be problems when working with them. There may also be problems when working with programs such as Telegram, WhatsApp, IntelliJ IDEA, PhpStorm, Synergy, QIP, Miranda, AutoCad.
We are constantly improving Punto Switcher. Problems caused by the operation of programs, to the development of which we are not directly involved, take some time.
Converting selected text does not work in some programs
Converting text may not work in programs that do not support copying to the clipboard by Ctrl + C and insert by Ctrl + V... If possible, configure the program you are using to work with these key combinations.
Unstable work of Punto Switcher with MS Office applications
You may have an MS Office keyboard fix option enabled that interferes with Punto Switcher.
To disable this option, do the following:
MS Word 2010
Open MS Word 2010.
Go to the tab File (File) → Parameters (Options) → Additionally (Advanced).
In section Editing options (Word Options) disable the option Automatically switch keyboard layouts to match the language of the surrounding text (Automatically switch keyboard to match language of surrounding text).
Click OK.
MS Outlook 2010
Open MS Outlook 2010.
Go to the tab File (File) → Parameters (Options) → post office (Mail Format).
Punto Switcher does not work in a program running with administrator rights (on Windows 8 and 10)
On Windows 8 and 10, programs running without administrator rights may not work well with programs running with administrator rights. By default, Punto Switcher runs without administrator rights.
To avoid this, launch Punto Switcher by enabling the option Run with administrator rights (on the menu Settings -\u003e General).
Problems with Microsoft Word 2016
A conflict between Punto Switcher and other programs may arise due to mismatching algorithms when working with the keyboard.
If you have assigned a combination to switch the keyboard layout Ctrl + Shift, try replacing it with Alt + Shift... If the problem persists, please report it via.
Problems with the Autotext feature in WinWord
Go to the menu Settings → Troubleshooting and enable the option Do not switch the layout using the "Tab" and "Enter" keys.
| Advice | |
| 1. | To use effectively Punto Switcher , configure and use hotkeys. |
| 2. | The fastest way to correct an already typed piece of text is to select it using the arrows, hold down Ctrl and Shift, and then press the hotkeys. |
| 3. | Add words that you often write to autocorrect - e-mail addresses, initials, company name, etc. After that, you can either use abbreviated versions of these words, or use a hotkey to display the menu in which they will be contained, and insert long phrases with one click! |
| 4. | You can hide the default language indicator by right-clicking on it, choosing Properties, and unchecking the Show language indicator in taskbar checkbox. PS able to completely replace it. |
| 5. | Switching the layout by one key is very convenient, for example, by "right Ctrl". You can enable it on the "General" tab. |
| 6. | For those looking to save on memory, sounds can be turned off. |
| 7. | To set up transliteration rules PS for yourself, edit the translit.dat text file located in the directory PS . |
| 8. | When navigating through the help, highlight items with the cursor keys, and press Enter to display them. |
| 9. | If the sound of the keys interferes with some programs, you can temporarily turn off all sounds. |
Possible problems and solutions.
Possible conflicts with software companies:
- Macromedia
- Adobe
With programs:
- Lingvo
- YandexMoney wallet
- Mousotron 4.1
- Sound Forge 4.5
- Friendly Net Viewer
- Auto Cad 2000
- PLSQL Developer 5.0
| P / p No. | Problem | Cause | Decision |
| 1. | The program at startup displays a message related to the MFC42.DLL library. | Old version of MFC42.DLL or it is missing. | Get the MFC42.DLL library version at least 6.0 (see the "version" tab in the file properties) or download it from here. |
| 2. | The program is trying to connect to the Internet. | Check for updates or sending Favorites is enabled. | Turn off these options if you don't need them. |
| 3. | The program blocks some keys on the keyboard. | In hotkeys, this key is selected without Ctrl, Alt, Shift or Windows. | Configure hotkeys. |
| 4. | Converting selected text does not work in some programs. | Programs do not support copying to clipboard by Ctrl + C and insert by Ctrl + V. | If possible, tune this program for these combinations. |
| 5. | The program does not start without displaying any messages, or displays the message "Version mismatch correct.dll and ps.exe". | It is possible that correct.dll was not overwritten when installing over a previous version. | Uninstall the current version of the program and reinstall the program. |
| 6. | When typing, double pressing Enter or Tab. | Features of the application implementation. |
Try to find out which apps are conflicting with Punto Switcher , see what is loaded with it at system startup. If no conflict is found, put in the dialogue "Parameters" in the tab "Troubleshooting" checkbox "Do not translate by Tab and Enter". |
| 7. | Layout switching does not always happen, or the first letter is not corrected. | Conflict with type switches RusLat or Switch It!, other programs like Lingvo or Socrat. |
Leave the switch that suits you best. In the case of other programs, write to the developers of these programs and the developers PS . Also try changing the position of the "Alternative Keyboard Hook" switch on the "Troubleshooting" tab. |
| 8. | The layout does not switch to FAR and other console applications. | This feature is only available for NT systems. | Consider upgrading to modern operating systems. |
| 9. | No layout switching in the console by Taband Enter. | Switching by Tab and Enter works only in the graphical interface. | PS not console oriented. Some of its support was introduced at the request of users. |
| 10. | Layout switching does not occur automatically in DOS applications Windows NT, the indicator shows the layout change, but the input language does not change . | Only 32-bit console applications are supported. In the case of DOS applications, the current layout of the DOS emulator is changed, but not the program. | The days of DOS are gone forever. Punto Switcher will not support DOS applications. |
| 11. | The program does not start from startup or runs but does not work. | Uncheck the "Run at startup" checkbox in the options and place the program shortcut to Startup manually. Try also changing the position of the "Alternative keyboard intercept" switch. | |
| 12. | Punto Switcher corrects the shortcuts you use often. | The absence of these abbreviations in the dictionary. | Try to put them in a dictionary and send them to the developers. You can also enable the "Do not correct abbreviations" option. |
| 13. | Another problem. | Write a letter to the developers. |
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