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How to Change Widget Language on Windows 11
It’s time to enjoy your widgets in a language of your choice
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows 11 widgets are small programs that show information on your desktop. These can display weather, stocks, or news headlines. You can also use them to show pictures or videos on your desktop.
By default, Windows 11 language is set to English, but users claim that the Widgets bar displays a different language. This puts non-English speakers at a disadvantage because they may be unable to use the widgets.
If you don’t find them useful, you can easilydisable the widgetsand continue your activities. However, if you find that they make your life easier, the good news is that you can change the language if you want to.
Why are my widgets in a different language?
If you find your widgets displaying a different language, here are a few reasons why:
Other reasons include running an outdated OS which you can easily fix byupdating your OSto a newer version.
How do I change the Language of my widgets in Windows 11?
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Navigate to your Widgets bar and click on yourprofile pictureicon.
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Go to the bottom and click onManage your news and interests.
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The Microsoft page will now open.
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Click on theExperience Settingstab, then selectLanguage & content.
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In the drop-down menu, choose your desired Widgets language.
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Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Whether the widgets language is causing errors on your PC or you simply want to try out a different one, you can easily change it via Microsoft’s Experience Settings.
From that section, you can modify both the language and the content of your news and interests feed in a few clicks.
How do I install a language pack on Windows 11?
After you have added the language pack, you canchange the language in Windows 11. And similarly, you can change Windows 10 language from Chinese to English.
How do you update widgets in Windows 11?
In order to update these widgets, you’ll need to open the corresponding app or service first. For example, the Weather widget uses the Weather app to get weather information. As such, updating the Weather app will consequently update the weather widget.
To find out the associated app or service, follow the steps below:
If you’re using a third-party widget, you can update it from the developer’s site or Microsoft Store if it’s available there. Ensure youinstall a reliable antivirus program, especially when downloading programs from untrusted sites.
If you are new to widgets and are wondering what all the fuss is about, we have curated a list of thebest Windows 11 widgetsto make your life easier.
Remember that widgets can be unforgiving on your RAM, so ensure to keep only those you need. If you find out that they are consuming too much, you canfix your widgets’ high CPU usage, as outlined in our expert guide.
Let us know if you have been able to change your Windows 11 widgets’ language in the comment section.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
