How to Use Microsoft Edge in Another Language

Making Microsoft Edge Speak Your Language

Microsoft Edge allows users to modify the language used for interface menus and application settings if the default does not match personal preference.

Step 1Go to Edge’s Language Settings

Open Microsoft Edge and click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner to open the main menu. Select ‘Settings’ from the dropdown list to open a new tab with your browser preferences.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Look for the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of the browser window. This is the “Settings and more” menu. Click it.
3. A menu will appear. Click on Settings. This opens a new tab for Edge’s settings.

Quick Tip: Locating missing preferences becomes faster by checking the three dots in the top-right corner first, which opens the main options panel.

Step 2Find the Languages Section

The left-hand sidebar inside the Settings ⚙️ tab contains navigation links. Locate and select the menu item dedicated to languages.

1. On the left side of the Settings menu, click on Languages.

Active dialects and available configurations appear on this screen.

Step 3Add a New Language

Missing dialects require manual addition before selection. Head over to the 'Preferred languages' section and click the 'Add languages' button to view available options.

1. On the Languages settings page, look for the section called "Preferred languages."
2. Click the button that says Add languages.
3. A new window will open with a long list of languages. You can scroll through it. Or, if you know the language name, type it in the search bar at the top. For example, type "Spanish" to find Spanish.
4. When you find the language you want, check the box next to it. You can pick more than one.
5. After choosing your languages, click the Add button at the bottom of the window.

Good to Know: Adding languages to this list remains safe because Edge does not apply them automatically until you choose to do so.

Step 4Choose Your Main Display Language

Setting a primary display language forces Microsoft Edge to render all application text in that chosen tongue. Return to the Languages settings page, locate the target language, click the three dots beside it, and pick 'Display Microsoft Edge in this language'.

1. Go back to the main Languages settings page.
2. You will now see the language you just added in your "Preferred languages" list.
3. Next to the language you want to use most, click the three dots (...).
4. A small menu will appear. Click Display Microsoft Edge in this language.

Step 5Change the Language Order (If You Want)

Sorting preferred languages instructs websites which tongue takes priority. Navigate back to the Languages settings page, click the three dots next to any listed item, and choose 'Move to top', 'Move up', or 'Move down' to reorder the sequence.

1. On the Languages settings page, look at your list of preferred languages.
2. Next to each language, you'll see those same three dots (...). Click them.
3. In the menu that pops up, you'll see options like "Move to top," "Move up," and "Move down." Use these to arrange your languages in the order you like, with your favorite at the top.

Summary

Managing languages in Microsoft Edge keeps your browser menus and favorite websites appearing in whichever tongue suits you best.

Returning to browser language settings lets users add or remove entries whenever necessary. Experimenting with different language options helps the web browser adapt to individual workflows.