Windows operating systems provide robust options for configuring language and region settings, which can be essential for users in multilingual environments or those who need to comply with regional formatting standards. This article will guide you through the steps to configure these settings using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line methods via PowerShell.

Configuring Language and Region Settings via GUI

1. Open Settings:

   • Press Win + I to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Time & Language:

   • Click on Time & Language.

3. Select Region & Language:

   • In the left sidebar, click on Region & Language.

4. Add a Language:

   • Under Languages, click Add a language.
   • Select the desired language from the list.

5. Set as Default:

   • Once the language is added, click on it and select Set as default.

6. Configure Regional Format:

   • In the Region section, select your country or region from the dropdown menu.
   • This will automatically set the appropriate date, time, and number formats.

Configuring Language and Region Settings via PowerShell

For advanced users or administrators who prefer command-line interfaces, PowerShell provides a powerful way to configure these settings.

Example 1: Adding a Language

# Import the International module
Import-Module International

# Add a language
Set-WinUILanguageOverride -Language en-US

# Set the input method
Set-WinUserLanguageList en-US -Force

Example 2: Setting Regional Format

# Set the regional format
Set-WinHomeLocation -GeoId 244  # 244 is the GeoID for the United States

# Set the time zone
Set-TimeZone -Id "Pacific Standard Time"

Example 3: Checking Current Settings

# Check current language settings
Get-WinUILanguageOverride

# Check current regional settings
Get-WinHomeLocation

# Check current time zone
Get-TimeZone

Additional Tips

• Restart Required: Some changes may require a system restart to take effect.
• Administrative Privileges: Ensure you have administrative privileges when executing these commands.
• Locale Codes: Refer to the Microsoft Locale ID Values for the list of language and region codes.

By following these steps, you can easily configure language and region settings in Windows to better suit your needs.