If a language is listed under Preferred languages but doesn't appear on the Windows display language list, you'll first need to install its language pack (if it's available).

  1. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region.

  2. Choose a language from the Add a language list under Preferred languages, and then select Options.

  3. Select Download from the Download language pack option.

  4. After the language pack is installed, select Back.

  5. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu.

Learn more about managing language settings

If a language is listed under Preferred languages but doesn't appear on the Windows display language list, you'll first need to install its language pack (if it's available).

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Time & Language > Language.

  2. Choose a language from the Add a language list under Preferred languages, and then select Options.

  3. Select Download from the Download language pack option.

  4. After the language pack is installed, select Back .

  5. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu.

Learn more about managing language settings

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