Manage language settings in Microsoft Edge

In this article I explain how to change the language settings of Microsoft Edge. I will also explain how you can have websites automatically translated with Microsoft Edge, as this was not possible in previous versions of Edge.

Since Microsoft Edge has now been developed based on Chromium (Google Chrome), it is now also possible to translate a website into a different language than the one in which Microsoft Edge is installed on your computer.

Microsoft Edge based on Chromium developed by Google was recently introduced by Microsoft. It is now a standard part of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Manage language settings in Microsoft Edge

How do I add a new language to Microsoft Edge?

In Microsoft Edge, you can install additional language packs to work with content in different languages ​​or translate the Edge browser into another language.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on Settings in the menu.
4. Click on Languages.
5. Click the Add Languages ​​button.
6. Find and select the language you want to install
7. Click add

Once you complete the steps above, the new language will be added independently of the system settings.

How do I remove a language from Microsoft Edge?

To remove a language from Microsoft Edge, follow the steps below:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on Settings in the menu.
4. Click on Languages.
5. Under the “Languages” section, click the Menu (triple) button next to the language.
6. Click the Remove button to remove the language

After you complete the steps, the language pack will be removed from the web browser.

How can I change the default language of Microsoft Edge?

If you prefer a language other than the default language, set it this way.

Use these steps to change the Edge's current default language without affecting Windows 10 settings.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on Settings in the menu.
4. Click on Languages.
5. In the “Languages” section, click the three-dot button next to the language you want to use.
6. Check the Show Microsoft Edge in this language option.
7. Restart the Microsoft Edge web browser to activate the new language

Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge will restart with the language you specified.

How can I automatically translate websites with Microsoft Edge?

In the older version of Microsoft Edge, you had to install an extension to translate websites. This is no longer necessary. To automatically translate a website with the Microsoft Edge browser, follow these steps.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on Settings in the menu.
4. Click on Languages.
5. Under the “Languages” section, enable the Offer to translate pages that are not in a language you read.

When the Edge browser detects a different language, you will see a request to translate the page after completing the steps.

This request contains a menu to select the language you want to translate the content into. The default option is the default language installed in the browser. There is also an option to always translate pages into a desired language.

How can I manage spell check in Microsoft Edge?

The Microsoft Edge browser includes the spell check feature by default to help you correct any misspelled word.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on Settings in the menu.
4. Click on Languages.
5. Use the switches to enable or disable spell check for the different languages ​​under “Spell Check”.

You can enable or disable spell check for each installed language in the Edge browser.

If you choose the option: add or remove words, you can add or remove words from the spell checker. Microsoft Edge will then no longer mark these words as incorrect.

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I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!