How to Change the Display Language of Copilot
Changing the display language for Copilot on the web and in the Windows 11 app takes only a few clicks.
What Is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant built to speed up workflows in Windows and online. Signing in with a Microsoft account links chat history across devices and unlocks personalized recommendations.
For instance, chat history saves and syncs across all devices when signing in with the same Microsoft account.
Understanding Display Language
The display language controls all text, menus, and buttons visible throughout the interface. This setting enables Copilot to support over 40 languages, improving the experience for users worldwide.
Copilot recognizes supported languages users type or speak. This language recognition lets Copilot understand over 40 different languages, improving user experience globally.
For a complete list of supported regions and languages, check out the ‘Supported regions and languages in Microsoft Copilot’ page on Microsoft Support.
How to Change Copilot's Display Language
- Open the copilot.microsoft.com site or the Copilot app on Windows 11.
- Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync your settings. In the app, click the Account button on the sidebar and click Sign in.
- Click Preferences on the left side. Find the Language drop-down menu and select the language you want Copilot to use.
- If you are using the Copilot app on Windows 11, click Restart to apply the changes.
Head to the Copilot website or open the Windows app, sign in to sync preferences, click Preferences in the left menu, and pick a new language from the drop-down list.
That completes the process.
Summary
Changing Copilot's display language is a quick process. Sign in, navigate to Preferences, and choose the desired language from the menu. When using the Windows 11 app, remember to restart it so Copilot displays everything in the new language.
Why is my Copilot in a different language?
Copilot defaults to the primary interface language (UI) when processing mixed-language prompts. Copilot tries to generate responses in the preferred UI language even if that isn't an officially supported language.
How do I change the primary language in Copilot agent?
Go to the Settings page for the agent. Select Languages and select Edit next to the primary language. Select the desired region from the list. Select Save.
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