How to Change Display Language in Windows 11

Want your Windows 11 computer to speak your language? This guide shows you how to change what language Windows displays. This means all the menus, buttons, and messages will appear in the language you choose.

Why would you do this? Maybe you speak more than one language. Or perhaps you want your computer to use a language you’re more comfortable with.

What happens? Your Windows experience becomes easier to understand. Everything displays in your chosen language.

Note: Some parts of programs might still show up in English if they haven’t been translated yet.

Steps to Change the Display Language in Windows 11

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the Start button (the Windows icon at the bottom left). Then click Settings.

Or use this quick shortcut: Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings immediately.

Step 2: Go to Language Settings

In the Settings window, click Time & language on the left side.

Then click Language & region on the right side.

Step 3: Add a New Language

Click the Add a language button.

Step 4: Pick Your Language

Find the language you want in the list. You can type in the search box to find it faster.

Then click Next.

Step 5: Set as Display Language

Make sure to check the box that says “Set as my Windows display language”.

Then click Install.

Step 6: Wait for Installation

Windows will download and install the language pack. This might take a few minutes.

After it’s done, you will need to sign out and then sign back in for the new language to start working.

Step 7 (Optional): Add Keyboard Layout

If you want to type in your new language, you can add a matching keyboard.

Go back to the Language & region settings. Click your new language. Then click Language options. Click Add a keyboard and choose the keyboard layout for your language.

Extra Tips

• If Windows doesn’t install the language automatically, you might need to download the language pack manually.
• Some folder names like “Music,” “Pictures,” and “Documents” will change to the new language after you log back in.

Summary

Changing Windows 11 to your favorite language is simple and straightforward.

Here’s what you do:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Time & language → Language & region
3. Add your new language
4. Set it as your display language
5. Install the language pack
6. Sign out and sign back in

You can also add a keyboard for easy typing in that language.

Now enjoy using Windows 11 in the language that feels right for you!