This article shows you how to change the language used by a computer's internet browser. You can change the language in which the menu and user interface of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Safari are displayed. It is not possible to change the language of the version of browsers intended for mobile devices without also changing the language of the operating system of the smartphone or tablet in use.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Google Chrome
Step 1. Launch Google Chrome by clicking the icon
It is characterized by a red, yellow and green circle with a blue sphere in the center
If you are using a Mac, you will not be able to change the language used by Chrome directly from its settings menu. Read this section of the article to find out how to change the default language of your computer's operating system which is also the one used by Chrome
Step 2. Press the ⋮ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the browser window. The main program menu will be displayed.
Step 3. Choose the Settings option
It is one of the items listed in the menu that appeared. The page dedicated to Chrome configuration settings will be displayed.
Step 4. Scroll down the list to select the Advanced ▼ link
It is placed at the end of the page.
Step 5. Review the new list of options to be able to select the Language entry
It is located in the "Languages" section at the bottom of the page.
Step 6. Select the Add Languages link
It is located at the bottom of the "Language" section.
Step 7. Choose the language to add
If necessary, scroll through the list of available idioms to locate and select the one you want to add.
Step 8. Press the Add button
It is located at the bottom of the pop-up window that appeared. This will add the chosen language to those available in Chrome.
Step 9. Press the ⋮ button located to the right of the language name
A small context menu will appear.
Step 10. Select the "Display Google Chrome in this language" checkbox
In this way you will be sure that Chrome will use the indicated language to display the menus and the default options related to the translation of the contents of the web pages you visit.
Remember that not all websites will support the language you have chosen to use
Step 11. Press the Restart button
It is located to the right of the language name that you have set as the default. Google Chrome will be closed and restarted. At the end of this step the Chrome interface will be set with the chosen language.
Method 2 of 4: Firefox
Step 1. Launch Firefox
Double-click its blue globe icon surrounded by an orange fox.
Step 2. Press the ☰ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the window. The browser main menu will be displayed.
Step 3. Choose the Option item
It is one of the elements that make up the menu that appeared. The "Options" page will be displayed.
If you are using a Mac, you will need to choose the voice Preferences.
Step 4. Go to the General tab
It is located in the upper left of the page.
Step 5. Scroll through the menu that appeared to the "Language" section
It is located at the bottom of the page.
Step 6. Press the Choose… button
It is located to the right of the "Language" section. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 7. Access the Choose a language to add… drop-down menu
It is located at the bottom of the "Languages" window. The list of available languages will be displayed.
Step 8. Select a language
If necessary, scroll through the list of available idioms to locate and select the one you want to add.
Step 9. Press the Add button
It's on the right of the drop-down menu. Your chosen language will automatically be set as the default Firefox language.
Step 10. Press the OK button
It is located at the bottom of the window. The new settings will be saved and applied.
Step 11. Restart Firefox
Close the browser window, then select its icon to restart the program. The new language you choose will be used as the default Firefox language.
The selected language will not be used to display the Firefox menus, but every web page you visit will be automatically translated into the chosen language, if supported by the relevant site
Method 3 of 4: Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer
Step 1. Access the "Start" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located in the lower left corner of the desktop. Alternatively, press the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to change the language used by Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer without changing the one used by the Windows operating system
Step 2. Launch the Settings app by clicking the icon
It features a gear and is located at the bottom left of the "Start" menu.
Step 3. Click the Date / time and language icon
It is listed inside the "Settings" window.
Step 4. Go to the Region and Language tab
It is located in the upper left of the newly appeared page.
Step 5. Press the Add a language button
It is visible at the bottom of the page, in the "Preferred languages" section.
Step 6. Select a language
Scroll through the list until you find the language you want to use, then select it with a click of the mouse.
Step 7. Press the Next button
It is located at the bottom of the window.
Step 8. If necessary, choose the regional language variant
Most of the languages in the "Add a language" menu have several dialects already specified in the main list, however some may provide other variants after selection. If so, choose your preferred dialect before continuing.
Step 9. Press the Install button
It is located in the lower left part of the window. The chosen language will be installed on the system.
This step may take several minutes to complete
Step 10. Wait for the installation of the new language to complete
The newly installed language will be available for selection as the default Windows language. Using an extension, it can also be used within Microsoft Edge.
You may need to restart your computer for the chosen language to be used for all system functionality
Method 4 of 4: Safari
Step 1. Enter the "Apple" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Apple logo and is located in the upper left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Remember that it is not possible to change the language used by Safari without changing the default of the Mac operating system
Step 2. Choose the System Preferences item
It is one of the options present in the drop-down menu that appeared. The "System Preferences" dialog box will appear.
Step 3. Click the Language and Region icon
It is listed within the "System Preferences" window.
Step 4. Press the ＋ button
It is located below the "Preferred Languages" box on the left of the "Language and Area" window. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 5. Choose a language
Click the name of the language you want to use within Safari.
Step 6. Press the Add button
It is colored blue and is located at the bottom of the dialog box. The chosen language will be added to the list visible in the "Preferred Languages" box.
Step 7. Move the new selected language to the top of the "Preferred Languages" list
Click its name and drag it to the top of the list. In this way the chosen language will be set as the default language of the Mac and consequently of Safari.
