Set Preferred Language and Translate Webpages on Browsers

 

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This article provides step-by-step instructions for configuring your preferred language and translating webpages using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari on Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and Linux.

 

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Select the browser where you want to set your preferred language or use to translate webpages.

 

Google Chrome

Set Preferred Language

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Languages:
  • On Windows: Expand Advanced and go to Languages.
  • On macOS/Linux: Go to Settings > Advanced > Languages.
  1. Click Add languages, select your preferred language, and click Add.
  2. Drag your preferred language to the top of the list to set it as the default.

 

Translate Webpages

  1. Open a webpage in a language different from your preferred language.
  2. A translation prompt will appear; click Translate.
  3. To manually trigger translation:
  • Click the Translate icon in the address bar and select your preferred language.
  1. For additional options, go to Settings > Languages and customize translation settings.

 

Microsoft Edge

Set Preferred Language

  1. Open Edge.
  2. Click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner and select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Languages.
  4. Click Add languages, choose your preferred language, and click Add.
  5. Drag your preferred language to the top of the list.

 

Translate Webpages

  1. Visit a webpage in a language different from your preferred language.
  2. A translation bar will appear; click Translate.
  3. To adjust translation settings:
  • Go to Settings > Languages, and enable or disable translation features.

 

Mozilla Firefox

Set Preferred Language

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Click the hamburger menu (☰) and select Settings (or Preferences on macOS).
  3. Navigate to General > Language and Appearance.
  4. Click Set Alternatives under Languages, add your preferred language(s), and click OK.

 

Translate Webpages

  1. Install a translation add-on like Google Translate from the Firefox Add-ons Store.
  2. After installation:
  • Right-click on a webpage and select Translate page, or use the extension toolbar icon.

 

Apple Safari

Set Preferred Language

  1. Open System Preferences (or System Settings on macOS Ventura and later).
  2. Navigate to Language & Region.
  3. Click the + button, select your preferred language, and click Add.
  4. Drag the language to the top of the list to make it the default.

 

Translate Webpages

  1. Open a webpage in a language different from your preferred language.
  2. A Translate icon will appear in the address bar. Click it and choose your preferred language.
  3. Adjust translation preferences under Safari Preferences > Languages.

Parts of this article were generated using Microsoft Copilot.

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