Utility to automatically switch language layout
Punto Switcher is a free utility designed to simplify switching keyboard layouts. In the background, this program analyzes any characters entered. If an atypical set of letters are detected during analysis, input languages will be changed accordingly.
Punto Switcher features
- switch layouts to facilitate switching of any language pair;
- language replacement can be assigned to any hot keys;
- language indicator may be placed anywhere on screen;
- One keystroke will translate text from transliteration into transliteration and vice versa;
- you can configure an automatic correction system, including typo correction;
- you can program text autochange – replacing letters combinations such as PPP with predetermined phrases;
- apologize – using text autochange (such as replacing “PPP” by an appropriate phrase like I apologize);
Text formatting will automatically clear when copying; - up to 30 texts can be stored on the clipboard;
- keeping a diary is the act of keeping track of every single text or note you enter through browser or text editors;
- saving this information as separate files;
- Language anomalies will trigger sound notifications;
- dialed numbers can be replaced with spoken equivalents;
- it supports all versions of Windows: Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10 as well as macOS versions.
Punto Switcher Issues have been noted.
Some may perceive Punto Switcher download for mac to be more harmful than beneficial; there’s some truth in that opinion if you often write deliberately misspelled or altered words (or shorten them), as Punto Switcher will always attempt to alter its layout even when not needed.
Problem solved through fine-tuning of program. However, during installation you should pay particular attention as prompts will appear to download Yandex Browser, antivirus software and various multi-caliber toolbars; uncheck any unnecessary checkboxes if necessary.
This utility is ideal for people whose professional activities involve handling large volumes of textual information and writing it down, providing solutions for small but frustrating problems along the way. Thanks to its “diary” function, texts won’t get misplaced anymore!
Additional Information
- Developer: Yandex
- License:Â Freeware
- Age Restrictions:Â 0+
- Category: Administration, System utilities
- Compatibility:Â Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP