How do I change the default language on my web browser?

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How do I change the default language on my web browser?
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Updating Browser Language in Google Chrome

For Windows and macOS:

  1. Open Google Chrome: Launch the browser on your computer.
  2. Access Settings: Click the three vertical dots (menu) in the upper-right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Navigate to Languages: Scroll down and click on "Advanced" to expand the menu. Then, find and click on "Languages."
  4. Add a Language: Click "Add languages," select your preferred language from the list, and click "Add."
  5. Set Display Language: Click the three vertical dots next to the added language and select "Display Google Chrome in this language."
  6. Restart Chrome: Close and reopen Chrome for the changes to take effect

For Chrome OS:

  1. Open Settings: Click the time in the bottom-right corner of your screen and select the gear icon to open "Settings."
  2. Navigate to Languages: Click "Advanced," then "Languages and input."
  3. Add a Language: In the "Languages" section, click "Add languages," select your preferred language, and click "Add."
  4. Set Display Language: Click the three vertical dots next to the added language and check "Show system text in this language."
  5. Restart Chrome OS: Click "Restart" to apply the changes

Updating Browser Language in Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the browser on your computer.
  2. Access Settings: Click the three horizontal dots (menu) in the upper-right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Navigate to Languages: In the left panel, scroll down and click on "Languages."
  4. Add a Language: Click "Add languages," select your preferred language from the dropdown menu or search for it, and click "Add."
  5. Set Display Language: Click the three horizontal dots next to the added language and select "Display Microsoft Edge in this language."
  6. Restart Edge: Close and reopen Edge for the changes to take effect

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