Windows operating systems provide robust support for multiple languages, allowing users to customize their language settings for both the display language and input methods. This feature is particularly useful in multilingual environments where users need to switch between different languages seamlessly. In this article, we will explore how to configure language options in Windows, including changing the display language, adding keyboard layouts, and setting language preferences.

Examples:

1. Change the Display Language:

   To change the display language in Windows, follow these steps:

   • Open the Settings app by pressing Win + I.
   • Navigate to Time & Language > Language.
   • Under the "Preferred languages" section, click on "Add a language."
   • Search for the desired language, select it, and click "Next."
   • Follow the prompts to install the language pack, if necessary.
   • Once installed, click on the language and select "Set as default" to change the display language.

   You may need to sign out and sign back in for the changes to take effect.

2. Add a Keyboard Layout:

   If you need to type in multiple languages, you can add different keyboard layouts:

   • Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language.
   • Under "Preferred languages," select the language for which you want to add a keyboard layout.
   • Click "Options."
   • Under "Keyboards," click "Add a keyboard" and select the desired layout.

   You can switch between keyboard layouts using the language bar in the taskbar or by pressing Alt + Shift or Win + Space.

3. Set Language Preferences via CMD:

   While most language settings are configured through the GUI, some changes can be made using Command Prompt or PowerShell. For example, you can list all available language packs using PowerShell:

   Get-WinUserLanguageList

   To add a language using PowerShell:

   $LanguageList = New-WinUserLanguageList -Language "fr-FR"
   Set-WinUserLanguageList $LanguageList

   This command sets the language to French (France). You can replace "fr-FR" with any other language code.