Get back flags (or custom icons) for input sources for quick switch and differentiation

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Get back flags (or custom icons) for input sources for quick switch and differentiation

With recent update Monterey 12.4 the flag, which was super easy to navigate was removed for all languages (example: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253688884), looks like, because of russian "people".

The flag or icon add additional user experience, and people easy can see what input source is enabled.

Now (without icons) even with 2 monitors it always require additional concentration on Status Bar and small text there.

I would suggest get back flags (which can be enabled optionally) or custom icons to quick differentiation of input sources.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 18, 2022 4:04 AM

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Tom Gewecke

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May 18, 2022 5:03 AM in response to Oleh133

For Apple to see your request, go to

Product Feedback - Apple

You can get flags again via a custom keyboard layout

New Icons for Input Sources/Keyboard Layo… - Apple Community

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VikingOSX

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May 18, 2022 7:32 AM in response to Oleh133

Since the Apple product teams do not participate here, and you have already submitted your feedback, there is nothing more to be done here beyond the recommendations for third-party tool solutions that you have already received. We are fellow users and cannot fix common sense issues infesting the product team that thought removing the flag coloration would not matter to users.

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Oleh133 Author

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May 18, 2022 5:37 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Already sent the feedback to Apple.

But I don not understand why Mac users should always rely on 3-d party tools (Ukelele, etc) just for simple task,

which can be supported natively.

Still open question...

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May 18, 2022 6:15 AM in response to Oleh133

Oleh133 wrote:

Already sent the feedback to Apple.

But I don not understand why Mac users should always rely on 3-d party tools (Ukelele, etc) just for simple task,

which can be supported natively.

Still open question...

Because Apple has pretty much always maintained the stance that they know best what people need. This is hardly new.

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Get back flags (or custom icons) for input sources for quick switch and differentiation

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