Check or change language settings

Applies To
Windows 11 Windows 10 Outlook.com Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 for Mac Microsoft 365 for Windows Microsoft Edge

Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings. Some account language settings are roamed across the Microsoft experience.

Pages are in the wrong language

If you're seeing content on our website in the wrong language, check these settings:

PC language settings

The display language you select changes the default language used by Windows features like Settings and File Explorer.

To learn more, see Manage the language settings in Windows

Tip

For info on macOS, see Change the language your Mac uses.

Browser language settings

Open Microsoft Edge settings to change the browser's display and editor language.

  1. Select More options  then Settings
  2. Select Languages

Tip

Learn how to change the display language in Chrome or Firefox.

Microsoft Account language settings

Sign in to your Microsoft account to change the display language.

Open language settings

Outlook.com or Hotmail language settings

Sign in to your Outlook.com account to change the display language.

OneDrive language settings

Sign in to your OneDrive account then select Settings to change the display language for OneDrive.

Microsoft Store region settings

Caution

If you change your country or region in Microsoft Store, items you bought in one region might not work in another. It's best to change your region only if you’re moving to a new country or region for an extended period. For more info, see Change your country or region in Microsoft Store.

Go to Microsoft Store online. At the very bottom of any page, select the World icon to choose your language and region.

Microsoft support language settings

Microsoft.com is available in a variety of countries/regions. For info on your region, see Choose your language preference.