how to add individual keyboard layout under OS X 10.8.5

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how to add individual keyboard layout under OS X 10.8.5

Using Ukulele I set up an individualised keyboard layout, saved it as a .bundle file and as described elsewhere added it to the Keyboard Layouts folder under Library in order to appear in my Input Sources list (Language & Text Preferences). However it does NOT. However often I add it to the folder and restart my system, no sign of it. Plus, in my system there is no Add button (little plus symbol at the bottom of the input languages' list) as described elsewhere. (see screenshot)

Any thoughts on how I might still be able to add my personal keyboard layout?

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 8

Posted on Sep 22, 2014 12:55 AM

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Tom Gewecke

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Sep 22, 2014 6:21 AM in response to mading1710

The "add" button is for 10.9, not 10.8. You should see a checkbox for your layout in 10.8. Be sure you scroll down through the entire list. If really not there, try putting your bundle in Home/Library/Keyboard Layouts, or try putting in a .keylayout file instead of a bundle. To get to Home/Library you hold down the option key while doing Finder > Go.

A forum for Ukelele issues is at

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ukelele-users

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mading1710 Author

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Sep 25, 2014 7:35 AM in response to mading1710

Finally with great help from Sal (http://saltesta.com/hack/customizing-mac-input-source-icon/) the issue was solved. It appears that the icon I used errored the whole bundle. So for those of you stumbling across the same issues, simply try another pic! 😉

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