This article explains how to change the display language in the new Outlook app on Windows 11.
Why Change Your Outlook Display Language?
The new Outlook for Windows brings modern features and a simple design. It works with Exchange-backed Microsoft 365 work or school accounts, Outlook.com, Hotmail, and Gmail accounts.
The app supports subscription management, email forwarding, setting default From address, backing up your mailbox, changing the reading pane, opening a new window for a message, language translations, turning text predictions on or off, switch primary account, sharing a calendar, changing language, date and time format, publishing a calendar, and more.
Outlook shows default folders in the system’s default display language. You can change this to any supported language right inside the app.
Why would you want to do this? Changing the language helps you understand the app better. It makes reading and writing emails easier. You can use the language you feel most comfortable with. This is especially helpful if you work with people who speak different languages.
How to Change the Language in Outlook
Step 1: Open Outlook on Windows 11
First, open the new Outlook app on Windows 11.
Click Start → All apps → Outlook. Or search for Outlook using the Start menu search box and open it.
Step 2: Open Settings
When the app opens, click the Settings button (gear icon in the top right corner).
Step 3: Go to Language Settings
On the Settings page, click the General tab on the left side. Then select Language and time on the right.
Step 4: Select Your New Language
On the General → Language and time settings page, look for the Language section. Click the dropdown menu to choose a new language for your default folders.
Step 5: Rename Default Folders (Optional)
Check the box that says “Rename default folders so their names match the specified language”. This renames your default folders in Outlook to match your chosen language.
Step 6: Refresh to Apply Changes
Refresh the page to update the default folder names with your new language choice.
That’s it! Your language has been changed.
Summary
Changing the display language in Outlook on Windows 11 is simple and quick. Just open the Settings, go to General → Language and time, pick your language from the dropdown, and check the box to rename folders. Then refresh the page. Your Outlook will now show everything in your chosen language, making the app easier to use and understand.
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