How to Change Number Format in Windows 11

This article explains how to change number format in Windows 11.

Regional format settings influence how dates, times, numbers, and currencies are displayed on your computer according to your locale. Windows supports a variety of languages, plus currency and date/time formats for the countries/regions that use those languages.

Number format determines how numbers are displayed, including the choice of decimal separators (such as a period or comma) and thousands separators.

Change number format in Windows 11

There are multiple ways to change the number format in Windows. The most recent Windows updates let users change this setting in the Settings app.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Settings app opens, click the Time & language button on the left. Then, select the Language & region tile on the right to expand it.

On the Language & region tile, click on the “Regional format” tile to expand it.

On the expanded Regional format tile, click the Number format to expand it.

Choose the number formats from the drop-down menus that you wish to change.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Changing the number format in Windows 11 is straightforward and can be done through the Settings app.
• Adjusting regional format settings allows for customizable display of dates, times, numbers, and currencies.
• Users can choose their preferred decimal and thousands separators for better readability.
• Regular updates to Windows 11 make it easier for users to manage their localization preferences.
• Ensuring the correct number format enhances productivity and reduces confusion in numerical data presentation.