How to Add or Remove Languages in Microsoft Edge Browser

You can add or remove languages in Edge whenever you like. Why do this? It helps you read foreign websites more easily and ensures spell-check works for those languages. What happens when you do this? Edge will prioritize those languages when displaying websites and checking your spelling. You can add multiple languages to suit your needs.

Note: The language at the top of your list is the one Edge uses for its menus and spell-checking. Make sure your primary language is at the top.

Follow these steps to manage your Microsoft Edge language preferences:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the Settings and more (three dots icon) in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. On the left side, click Languages.
6. Under the Preferred languages section, click the Add languages button.
7. A dialog box will appear. Type the name of the language you want to add in the search box.
8. Check the box next to your chosen language and click Add.

The Languages settings interface showing the active list of preferred languages.

Removing a Language You Don’t Need

If you no longer need a language, you can remove it to keep your settings tidy. This helps ensure Edge uses your most important languages.

1. Go to Settings and click Languages.
2. Find the language you want to remove under Preferred languages.
3. Click the three dots next to that language.
4. Select Remove from the menu.

   

That is all you need to do! Your browser will now reflect these changes immediately.

Supported Languages in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge supports a wide range of languages, often over 100. This ensures users worldwide can browse comfortably. Microsoft regularly updates the list of supported languages. You can find the most current list on the official Microsoft Edge documentation website.

Troubleshooting Language Issues

Sometimes, Edge might automatically add languages or translate pages unexpectedly. If Edge keeps adding languages you don’t want, check your preferred languages list and remove any unwanted entries. If pages aren’t translating correctly, ensure the language is added to your preferred list and that the translator feature is enabled. You can also try clearing your browser cache and cookies.

Browser vs. System Language Settings

It’s important to know the difference between your browser language and your system language. Your system language affects your operating system (Windows or macOS) menus and dialogs. Your browser language, like in Microsoft Edge, only affects the browser’s interface and how it handles web content. You can set them independently.

Using the Translator Extension

For more advanced translation needs, you can use the Microsoft Translator extension. This extension can be added to Edge and offers more control over translations, including translating selected text or entire documents. It’s a great tool if you frequently work with multiple languages.

Summary

Managing languages in Microsoft Edge is straightforward. You can easily add or remove languages through the browser’s settings menu. Edge typically defaults to your system language but allows you to set custom preferences. This ensures you can browse the web comfortably in your preferred language, with features like automatic translation and spell-checking available.

Reference: Microsoft