Q: Input source indicator does not switch

I just updated my system to 10.11.6 and noticed that it's harder to switch between keyboards. Specifically, I have 3 keyboards that I always use. To switch between them I use hotkeys and just clicking on the flag in the top panel. The problem is when I switch from English to Russian, for example, the flag indicating the input source doesn't change, and remains the same, indicating English, however, I type in Russian. So the biggest issue is not knowing what language it is set to until I begin typing.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, Other OS, Mac OS v. 10.11.6

Posted on Sep 6, 2016 12:44 PM

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by Side_Step_Society,

Side_Step_Society Sep 6, 2016 1:36 PM in response to bluezouzou
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Sep 6, 2016 1:36 PM in response to bluezouzou

Check your keyboard shortcut for switching keyboards under: System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Shortcuts -> Input sources.

Verify the shortcut isn't conflicting with another shortcut. This may prevent both from working. By default, it's set to use the same shortcut as Spotlight.
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by Tom Gewecke,

Tom Gewecke Sep 6, 2016 6:13 PM in response to bluezouzou
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Sep 6, 2016 6:13 PM in response to bluezouzou

Could you use the camera icon to post a screenshot of your Keyboard Viewer showing Russian on the keys while the flag shows US? That is definitely a new one ..

Try setting up a new user account and see if you have the same problem when logged into that.
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by bluezouzou,

bluezouzou Sep 6, 2016 6:23 PM in response to Tom Gewecke
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Sep 6, 2016 6:23 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

Here is the example of what I'm saying, but I'm not sure if it shows what's going on properly. Here the Russian is chosen and the keyboard types Russian, but in the menu it shows as though English is chosen.
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by Tom Gewecke,

Tom Gewecke Sep 6, 2016 6:28 PM in response to bluezouzou
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Sep 6, 2016 6:28 PM in response to bluezouzou

Something is definitely messed up there. Try the new account test.
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