How do I modify the regional and language settings in Windows Control Panel?

To change regional and language settings in Windows Control Panel, start by opening Control Panel. To open it, press the WIN (Windows) key + R on your computer keyboard to open the Run box. Type control panel in the box and click OK.

Once you have opened the Control Panel window, select Clock, Language and Region. This will display a list of options related to your system’s date, time, language and region settings. Under Region and Language, select the Change location option.

In the next window, select the country or region to which you wish to change your regional and language settings. It is important to note that changing this setting can impact the appearance your computer’s dates, times, and currency formats.

Once you have selected the country or region to which you wish to adjust your language and region settings, click on the Advanced tab. From here, you can modify specific settings such as sorting order, calendar type, time zone, long and short date format, and time format.

If you need to add additional languages in order to accommodate the different regions you may be working in, you can do so by clicking on the Add Languages button. This will open a list of different language choices. Select the language you want to install and click on the Install button. The language you selected will then be installed in your system.

If you need to adjust the language preferences of specific programs, you can do so by clicking on the Keyboards and Languages tab on the left-hand side of the window. Under this tab, you can change the input languages, as well as specify the language for non-Unicode programs.

If you need to modify the text services and input language, you can do so by clicking the Change Keyboards button. This will open a window where you can select the language that you want to use as the default input language.

That’s it! You now have successfully modified the regional and language settings in Windows Control Panel. Remember that changing these settings can have a significant effect on how some programs may appear and behave, so it is important to make sure that you have selected the correct settings for your language and region.