- Microsoft Edge It allows you to change the interface language and manage a list of preferred languages that affects web browsing.
- It is key to add the desired language, select the option to display Edge in that language, and restart the browser to apply the change.
- The order of preferred languages determines in which language pages that offer multiple versions are displayed.
- The Edge configuration is combined with that of Windows and other Microsoft services, so it's a good idea to keep all languages aligned.
If you use Microsoft Edge daily and view it in a language other than your own, the experience can be a real nuisance. Menus you don't fully understand, confusing warning messages, and options that are hard to find. Luckily, Changing the language in Edge is a simple process if you know exactly where to tap in the settings.
In this guide I'm going to tell you Step-by-step instructions on everything you need to configure the language in EdgeThis allows you to display the browser interface in your preferred language, manage your preferred languages when browsing web pages, control priority order, and understand what happens with automatic translation and other language-related services.
How the default language works in the new Microsoft Edge
The new Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium, It inherits by default the same language that you have configured in the operating system.In other words, if Windows is in Spanish, Edge will normally also be displayed in Spanish the first time you open it, without you having to do anything else.
This behavior means that, in many cases, It is not necessary to manually adjust the Edge languagebecause it adapts directly to the Windows regional settings. However, there are situations where this doesn't apply, for example, when your system is in one language and you prefer to work with the browser in a different one.
It can also happen that, even with the system configured in a specific language, Edge persistently displays the interface in another languageAs some users have mentioned, the browser appears in English even though that's not their preferred language. In these cases, it's important to know how to manage Edge's internal language list and its priorities.
Another detail to keep in mind is that Edge handles on one side the browser interface language (menus, notifications, settings…) and on the other hand the list of preferred browsing languagesThis affects how pages available in multiple languages load. It's important to clearly distinguish between these two concepts to avoid confusion.
Access language settings in Microsoft Edge
To change the browser language, the first step will always be Enter the Microsoft Edge settings panelAlthough it may sound basic, it is important to describe it well so that no one gets lost along the way.
In the top right corner of the Edge window you will find the button Settings and more…, which is normally represented by three horizontal pointsThis is the main menu from which you can access the rest of the browser's options, including those related to language.
Clicking that button opens a context menu with several sections. Within that list, You must select the “Settings” optionThis action will open a new tab or internal Edge page with all available settings categories.
In the left-hand panel of the settings window, you'll see a menu with different sections (Privacy, System, Appearance, etc.). To change the language, locate and click on the entry. "Languages"which is where Edge groups everything related to the interface and language preferences.
Once inside the languages section, You will have access to both the list of already configured languages such as the option to add new ones, change the priority order, and decide which one you want the Microsoft Edge interface to be displayed on.
Add new languages to Microsoft Edge
If you want to work with Edge in a language other than the current one, the first essential step is add that language to the list of “Preferred Languages”Until it is included in that list, you will not be able to choose it as the browser interface language.
Within the language settings section, you'll see a list of the languages already added, and just below or above it, a button called “Add languages”This is the option that allows you to add new languages to Edge.
Clicking on “Add languages” will open a window or dialog box where you can search for the specific language you want to incorporateYou will usually have a search field to type the name (for example, "Galician", "French", "German", etc.) and a list with all available languages.
Simply select the language or languages you are interested in, and once you have selected them, click on the “Add” buttonAt that point, Edge will include those languages in the "Preferred languages" section and they will be ready to be used in different ways.
It is important to be clear that This list of preferred languages is not only for the browser interfacebut also to decide which language to use when visiting pages with multiple language versions. Therefore, it's important to fill it in with the languages you actually use and not add others you won't need.
Set a display language for Microsoft Edge
Once the desired language is in the list of preferred languages, the next step is Tell Edge that you want to see its entire interface in that language.This affects menus, dialog boxes, error messages, settings, and, in general, any text belonging to the browser.
In the list of languages, you'll see that each one has, on the right, a three-dot icon or a small context menuClicking on that icon displays a set of options specific to that language.
Within that submenu, you will find a very important option: “Show Microsoft Edge in this language” (or very similar text, depending on the version). By selecting this option, you are telling the browser that you want its interface to be displayed using that specific language.
After enabling this option, Edge usually indicates that You need to restart your browser for the language change to take full effect.This means you'll need to close all Edge windows and reopen it to check that the menus, sections, and messages now appear in your new language.
In some cases, you'll also see options related to translation or showing pages in that language first. It's essential that, if your priority is only change the interface languageMake sure you only activate the specific option to show Edge in that language and don't confuse other web-related options.
Importance of the order of preferred languages in Edge
In addition to selecting the language for the interface, Edge lets you organize the order of the languages in the preferred listThis detail, which sometimes goes unnoticed, is key to determining how web pages that are available in more than one language are displayed.
Imagine you visit a website that has content in Spanish, English, and French. Edge checks your list of preferred languages in order and Choose the first one on the list that matches one of the languages on the pageIn other words, if you have English first, then Spanish, and then French, and the page offers all of them, you will see it in English.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that Place the language you really want to prioritize when browsing first.If you primarily use Spanish, place it at the top. If, for work or study reasons, you prefer to view content in English whenever possible, place it before the rest.
To adjust this priority, Edge offers an option in each language's menu of the type “Move to top” or up and down buttons. These tools allow you to reorganize the list without having to delete languages you also use occasionally.
This flexibility allows you to have, for example, Multiple languages configured and very fine control over which language websites are displayed inThis way, you can keep Spanish as your primary language, but leave English and other languages listed below, in case you visit content that isn't translated.
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