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How to Change the System Language in Windows 11
Learn to set up your Windows 11 PC to your liking
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Updated onApril 3, 2024
updated onApril 3, 2024
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Microsft has designed the new Windows 11 OS to offer an easy-to-use and good-looking interface that will work efficiently and provide quick access to all of its settings. This is exactly what Windows 10 was missing: fast access to the most basic settings without having to go through multiple menus to modify them.
Some users have reported that theirWindows 11 language changes automatically, which can be annoying, especially if you’re working on your PC.
In this age, when everything happens so fast and the main goal is to complete all our tasks as quickly as possible, this is a breath of fresh air.
How can I change the system language in Windows 11?
1. Switch the Windows 11 display language to an existing language pack
2. Change the Windows 11 language to a new language pack
1.Click theWindows iconfrom the taskbar.
2.Choose the gearSettingsicon.
3.Click onTime & Languagefrom the sidebar.
4.Choose theLanguage & regionoption.
5.Click theAdd a languagebutton.
6.Search for your preferred language, select it from the list, and pressNext.
7.Choose any options you want from theOptional featuressection.
8.Tick the box next to theSet as my Windows display language.
9.ClickInstall.
If you want to change your system display language on Windows 11 to a different one that is not included in the pre-existing ones, you can easily do so.
You can manually install the preferred language, as well as all related optional features. After, all that’s left to do is set that language to be your Windows display language, and you’re done.
How can I change the keyboard language on Windows 11?
1. Use the taskbar
2. Using a keyboard shortcut
You may also use the Alt + Shift combination but ifAlt + Shift is not working, read the highlighted guide for fixes.
Why is the Language Switcher missing from my Windows 11 taskbar?
There might be situations where the language bar (switcher) is nowhere to be found in your Windows 11 taskbar, which implies that it has been deactivated.
To enable it again, follow these steps:
As you can see, Windows 11 language customization is not a complicated process; you can access the settings using your keyboard or mouse. In case it keeps reverting to the default settings, tryremoving the unwanted display language in Windows 11.
What kind of language settings can I change in Windows 11?
Like other OSs before it, Windows 11 has two main settings categories for the language used on your PC.
➡ System (display) language – The system language, also known as the display language option, allows you to customize the language in which your operating system is presented. This includes the language displayed when observing any native menu, app, and option.
➡ Keyboard language – As the name suggests, the keyboard language is the language in which you will use your keyboard to write texts. This is a more localized option, enabling you to have your system’s language in your native language while writing texts in another language.
Switching between different keyboard languages is very easy by using the Alt+Shift hotkey, and we will also tackle this element in this guide.
Make sure you inform yourself regarding theWindows 11 system requirementsto be able to run it without any issues. Even more, discoverhow to change Windows lock screen languagein no time.
In case you’re having problems with display languages on Windows 10, don’t miss our guide on how touninstall the language pack on Windows 10.
Have you had the chance to try it out? If so, share your thoughts on your experience in the comments section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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