How to Change the Language Settings on a Windows 11 Computer

If you need to change the language settings on your Windows 11 computer, you can follow these simple steps to do so. Whether you want to add a new language, change the display language, or set a different input method, Windows 11 provides the flexibility to customize your language preferences.

Adding a New Language

To add a new language to your Windows 11 computer, follow these steps:

Open Settings by clicking on the Start button and selecting the gear icon.
In the Settings window, click on Time & Language.
Select Language from the left-hand menu.
Under the "Preferred languages" section, click on Add a language.
Choose the language you want to add from the list, and then click Next.
Select the specific language options you want to install, such as the language pack and optional features, and then click Install.

Changing the Display Language

If you want to change the display language on your Windows 11 computer, here's what you need to do:

Open Settings and go to Time & Language.
Click on Language from the left-hand menu.
Under the "Preferred languages" section, select the language you want to use as the display language.
Click Options and then select Download to install the language pack if it's not already installed.
Once the language pack is installed, click on Set as default to make it the display language for your Windows 11 computer.

Setting a Different Input Method

To set a different input method, such as a keyboard layout or handwriting recognition, follow these steps:

Open Settings and go to Time & Language.
Click on Language from the left-hand menu.
Under the "Preferred languages" section, select the language for which you want to change the input method.
Click Options and then select Add a keyboard to choose the input method you prefer.

By following these steps, you can easily change the language settings on your Windows 11 computer to suit your preferences and needs. Whether you need to add a new language, change the display language, or set a different input method, Windows 11 provides the tools to make these adjustments with ease.