How to Change Windows Display Language on Surface

Lucas Watson

Updated: January 11, 2024

Your Microsoft Surface offers a multilingual interface supporting 100+ languages. Learn how to optimize regional settings through our comprehensive language configuration guide. Compatible with all Surface devices running Windows 10 or later operating systems.

How to Switch Languages on Surface: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Click the Start button and navigate to the Settings app (gear icon).

Step 2: Select Time & Language > Region & Language. Choose your geographical location under Country/region. Click Add Language under Preferred languages.

Step 3: Browse or search for your preferred system language and select Download to install linguistic packages.

Step 4: After installation completes, click the language pack and activate Set as Default to designate it as the primary interface language.

Step 5: Reboot your Surface to activate the new language settings system-wide. Allow 2-3 minutes for full linguistic transition.