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Mahou
Mahou switches keyboard layouts through a utility described as a magic layout switcher.
About Mahou
Mahou is a keyboard layout switching utility that switches between layouts specified in settings rather than moving to the next layout. It can convert selected text, the last typed word, and the last typed line, and stores settings either beside Mahou.exe or in %AppData%.
It requires .NET 4.0 or higher. Updating from versions earlier than Mahou-v2.5.7.6 does not work because the previous update method stopped working.
Key features
- Switch between layouts specified in settings
- Convert selected text using Scroll key
- Convert last typed word using Pause key
- Convert last line using Shift+Pause
- Convert recent words using Shift+F11 and number keys
- Switch layout with CapsLock key
Best for: People who regularly type in more than one keyboard layout and need to correct text typed in the wrong layout.
Good for
- Configurable layout switching instead of only cycling to next layout
- Separate shortcuts for selection, last word, line, and multiple words
- Choice to store settings with program folder or in %AppData%
Watch out for
- Requires .NET 4.0 or higher to run
- Update function does not work from versions earlier than Mahou-v2.5.7.6
- Text not recognized in selected layouts is rewritten during selection conversion
Mahou at a glance
- Website
- gitea.com/BladeMight/Mahou
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mahou FAQ
How do I convert selected text?
Select the text, then press Scroll.
How do I convert the last typed word or line?
Press Pause for the last word and Shift+Pause for the last line.
What is required to run Mahou?
.NET 4.0 or higher is required.
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