Change Preferred Languages in Microsoft Edge

This article explains how to change or reorder your preferred languages in Microsoft Edge for 2026.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11 and 12. However, users can  switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome. When you use Microsoft Edge, you can reorder your language preferences and see Microsoft Edge in a specific language. If you find a website in the wrong language, you can also use the translation icon located in the address bar to manually trigger a translation for that specific page.

Why change language settings?

You may want to browse the web in your native language or a language you are learning. Changing these settings ensures that websites automatically load in the language you prefer, saving you from having to translate them manually every time.

What happens when done?

Once you update your list, Edge will check the languages supported by the websites you visit. It will prioritize showing you the content in the language at the top of your list.

Change preferred language order in Microsoft Edge

You can tell Edge which languages you prefer. First, open the Microsoft Edge browser. Click the “Settings and more” icon (the three dots …) in the top right corner. Select Settings and then click Languages on the left menu.

Under the Languages section, you will see your current list. If your desired language is not there, click the Add languages button to search for and add it to your list.

To change the order, click the three dots (…) next to any language in your list. You can choose to move it to the top or move it up one spot. This changes the priority order for your browser.

Browser UI vs. Website Content

It is important to know the difference between these two settings. The Browser UI language changes the menus, buttons, and settings text of the Edge browser itself. The Preferred languages list tells websites which language you would like them to use when displaying their content to you.

Repeat these steps until your preferred language is at the very top of the list. That should do it!

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Conclusion:

In this post, we learned how to adjust language settings in Microsoft Edge. By following these steps, you can ensure a more personalized browsing experience. If you have questions, please share your feedback in the comments section below.