1. Introduction
Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft's operating system, brings a new and improved user experience. However, if you prefer using the Chinese language, you might want to change the English version of Windows 11 to Chinese. In this article, we will guide you through the process of changing the English version of Windows 11 to Chinese.
2. Changing System Language
2.1 Accessing Language Settings
To change the system language in Windows 11, follow these steps:
Click on the "Start" menu and select the "Settings" option.
In the Settings window, click on the "Language & region" option.
Under the "Preferred languages" section, click on the "Add a language" button.
2.2 Adding Chinese Language
After clicking on the "Add a language" button:
Search for "Chinese" in the search box and select the language you prefer, such as "Chinese (Simplified) - 中文(简体)" or "Chinese (Traditional) - 中文(繁體)".
Click on the language you selected and then click on the "Next" button.
Choose the specific Chinese language variant you want to install and click on the "Next" button.
Click on the "Install" button to start downloading and installing the language pack.
2.3 Setting Chinese as the Display Language
After installing the Chinese language pack:
Go back to the "Language & region" settings.
Under the "Preferred languages" section, click on the Chinese language you installed.
Click on the "Set as default" button next to the language.
2.4 Applying Language Changes
Finally, to apply the language changes:
Restart your computer for the settings to take effect.
Once your computer restarts, Windows 11 will be displayed in the Chinese language you selected.
3. Changing Keyboard Layout
3.1 Accessing Keyboard Settings
If you want to change the keyboard layout to Chinese as well, follow these steps:
Click on the "Start" menu and select the "Settings" option.
In the Settings window, click on the "Time & language" option.
Click on the "Typing" tab on the left side menu.
3.2 Adding Chinese Keyboard
After accessing the Typing settings:
Scroll down to the "More keyboard settings" section and click on the "Advanced keyboard settings" link.
Under the "Input method" section, click on the "Add an input method" button.
Search for "Chinese Simplified" or "Chinese Traditional" and select the keyboard layout you prefer.
Click on the "Add" button to add the Chinese keyboard layout.
3.3 Setting Chinese Keyboard Layout as Default
To set the Chinese keyboard layout as the default input method:
Go back to the "Typing" settings.
Under the "Input method" section, click on the Chinese keyboard layout you added.
Click on the "Set as default" button next to the keyboard layout.
4. Conclusion
By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily change the English version of Windows 11 to Chinese. Remember to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Enjoy using Windows 11 in your preferred language!