Nov 28, 2018 All 38 language packs are available for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. In Windows Server 2012 the user interface (UI) is localized only for the 18 languages listed in bold. Language/region tag - The language identifier based on the language tagging conventions of RFC 3066. Mar 27, 2017 Hello! As a Technician I frequently install Office 2016 for my customers. Every time I need both English and Greek (or other language) interface, I have to go to the internet, download the web installer and then wait for the language pack to download and install.
Microsoft used to offer separate language packs for each supported language in earlier Windows versions e.g., Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and Windows XP. But from Windows 10, the language packs can be installed directly from Windows Settings free of cost.
You can add multiple languages to Windows 10 and change the display language on the fly using the language toolbar. This is useful for systems which are used by multiple users who prefer different languages.
Quick Summary
Please note that not all language packs support all display items. Some languages may only support a small set of text to be translated while the other text remains in the default language. If you want to use Windows 10 in a specific language fully, you should download and install Windows 10 in that specific language. The following features are available in the Windows 10 language packs:
- Display language
- Text to speech
- Speech recognition
- Handwriting
Install a new language using Windows 10 Settings
Installing a language pack is very simple using Windows Settings. Just follow the steps below:
- Go to Windows Settings (Windows key + i)
- Select Time & Language –> Language
- There are two options here.
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Preferred languages
The first option is for installing a local experience pack and it will take you to Microsoft Store to download and install the language of your choice.
The second option is actually the setting for your language preferences. If you click on Add a preferred language, it will also let you add the language pack of your choice.
For me, adding a preferred language is easier as it not only installs the language but also lets me configure different language settings. So we will use the second option. - Click on + icon beside Add a preferred language
- Choose a language to install and click Next.
- On the next screen, you can choose different language features you want to add. You can check the Install language pack to install all features. Checking the checkbox “Set as my display language” will instantly set the display language after it is installed.
- Clicking the Install button will automatically download and install your desired language pack.
How to change the language on Windows 10
Now whenever you want to change Windows language, just go to Windows Settings –> Time & Language –> Language and choose your language from the dropdown menu. You will need to log off and log on again in order to change the language.
You can change the language to English or your primary language using the same way.
Change the keyboard input language in Windows 10
To change the keyboard input language in Windows 10 on the fly, you can use the language bar. Here are the steps to enable the language bar:
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- Go to Windows Settings –> Time & Language –> Language
- Click on Choose an input method to always use as default
- This will open Advanced keyboard settings. Click on Language bar options
- Under Language bar, choose Docked in the taskbar. Once you click apply, you will see the language bar in your taskbar.
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