If you’ve just bought a Chromebook and need it in a different language, you’re in the right place. ChromeOS makes it simple to adjust the system language, whether you’ve set it incorrectly during setup, purchased it from another region, or share the device with someone who speaks another language. This guide will walk you through changing the primary language on your Chromebook quickly and easily.
How To Change Language on Chromebook:
Follow these steps to change your Chromebook’s language:
- Click the time at the bottom right.
- Go to Settings > Advanced.
- Under Languages and inputs, select Languages.
- Next to Device language, click Change.
- Choose your preferred language and click Confirm.
- Restart your Chromebook to apply the changes.
Changing Language Step-By-Step With Screenshots:
Step 1: Click the Time at the bottom-right corner of your screen and open Settings using the gear icon.
Step 2: In Settings, scroll down, expand Advanced Options, and select Languages and Inputs.
Step 3: Next to Device Language, click Change.
Step 4: Search for or choose your preferred language from the list and click Confirm.
Step 5: Restart your Chromebook to apply the new language.
How to Change or Add Web Content Languages on Your Chromebook
Follow these steps to update or add languages for web content on your Chromebook:
Step 1: Click the Time in the bottom-right corner and open Settings (gear icon).
Step 2: Scroll down to Advanced and expand the options.
Step 3: Under Languages and Inputs, click Languages.
Step 4: Look for the Web Content Languages section and select Add Languages.
Step 5: Choose the language(s) you want from the list and click Add.
Step 6: Drag your preferred language to the top of the list to prioritize it for web content.
How to turn off translation suggestions on a Chromebook
Here’s how you can disable translation prompts on your Chromebook:
Step 1: Click the Time at the bottom-right corner and open Settings (gear icon).
Step 2: Scroll down to Advanced and expand the options.
Step 3: Under Languages and Inputs, select Languages.
Step 4: Click Language preferences and look for the Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language you read option.
Step 5: Toggle the switch off to disable translation suggestions.
With these simple steps, you can customize your Chromebook’s language settings to match your preferences, whether it’s changing the system language, adding web languages, or turning off translation prompts. ChromeOS makes it easy to create a browsing and working experience that feels just right for you. If you found this guide helpful, feel free to explore more tips to get the most out of your Chromebook!
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