How to Change Display Language in Windows 11
Changing your display language in Windows 11 updates all menus, settings, and system messages across your entire computer. The Settings app handles this change by letting you download a language pack and set it as your main choice.
For example, you can switch from English to Spanish by downloading the Spanish language pack, then signing out and back in so the new language applies everywhere.
Go to Settings , then Time & language, and finally Language & region. Add your desired language and select “Set as my Windows display language” before installing it. You will need to sign out and back in for the change to take effect.
Steps to Change the Display Language in 🪟 Windows 11
Step 1Open Settings
Click the Start button (the Windows icon at the bottom left). Then click Settings. Or use this quick shortcut: Press the Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings immediately.Step 2Go to Language Settings
In the Settings window, click Time & language on the left side. Then click Language & region on the right side.Step 3Add a New Language
Click the Add a language button.
Step 4Pick Your Language
Find the language you want in the list. Typing in the search box helps locate specific options faster. Then click Next.
Step 5Set as Display Language
Look for the box labeled “Set as my Windows display language” and check it. Then click Install.
Step 6Wait for Installation
Download times vary depending on your internet connection. Sign out and sign back in once the download finishes to apply the new language.Step 7 (Optional): Add Keyboard Layout
Typing in a new language works best alongside a matching keyboard layout. 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
You can change Windows 11 language settings by opening the Settings app, downloading the language pack you want, and setting it as your main display language. After you add the new language and sign out or restart your computer, Windows applies the update across all menus, buttons, and system text. Here’s how:- Open Settings
- Go to Time & language Language & region
- Add your new language
- Set it as your display language
- Sign out and sign back in
How to change 🪟 Windows 11 language without reinstalling?
Type and search [Language settings] in the Windows search bar ①, and then click [Open]②. In preferred languages, click [Add a language]③. Choose a language you want to install from the list④, and then select [Next]⑤.
How do I force windows to be in English?
Go into “Settings” and click on “Time & language”. Select “Language & region”. The currently-supported languages should be shown under “Preferred languages”. To add a new language, click on “Add a language” and a list of available languages will appear.
Why is my 🪟 Windows 11 in Chinese?
Change the Windows 11 Default Language. Click the Clock Icon for Time and Language settings. Click Language & Region. Click the world Icon with language symbols to open Language and Region settings. In the Language section, click the Add a language button for the Preferred languages setting.
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