Change Preferred Languages in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge lets you change your preferred languages so websites and browser menus appear in a language you understand.
Setting preferred languages tells websites which language you want to see content in, and also changes the language used for Edge’s own buttons and settings.
This is handy if you visit sites in different countries or use multiple languages regularly. For example, you can set English as your main language and add Spanish as a secondary preference. Edge will then try to show Spanish websites if it finds them.
You can manage these language options easily within Edge’s settings menu.
Open Microsoft Edge settings, navigate to Languages, and add your desired language if it’s not present. Click the three dots next to a language and select “Move to top” or “Move up” to set your preference.
Why change language settings?
Browsing the web in your native language or a language you are learning is possible. This feature automatically loads websites in your preferred language, saving you from translating them yourself every time.
What happens when done?
Change preferred language order in Microsoft Edge
You can change the order of your preferred languages in Microsoft Edge to make sure websites show content in your top choice language. If your language isn’t listed, click ‘Add languages’ to find and add it. Putting your most wanted language at the top of the list ensures websites use it.
Under the Languages section, you’ll see your current list. If your desired language isn’t there, click the Add languages button to search for and add it.
To change the language order, click the three dots next to a language. From there, you can choose to move it to the top of the list or up one spot. This action changes the priority order for your Microsoft Edge browser.
Browser UI vs. Website Content
Think of it this way: the language you pick for Microsoft Edge itself affects how menus and buttons look within the browser. Your list of preferred languages, on the other hand, informs websites about which language you’d prefer for their content.
To ensure websites display in your chosen language, consistently move it to the top of your list. Repeating the steps to move your desired language to the very top will make sure Microsoft Edge prioritizes displaying websites and menus in that language first, whenever possible.
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This guide covered how to adjust your language settings in Microsoft Edge, helping you create a more personalized browsing experience. Have questions? Feel free to share your feedback in the comments below.
How do I change the preferred language in Microsoft?
Tip: If you're using a personal Microsoft account, you can choose your preferred display language in your profile settings at https://account.microsoft.com/profile. Change views on OneDrive (Open Settings and scroll for language settings.)
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