1. Introduction
Welcome to this guide on how to localize the English version of Windows 11 into Chinese. Localizing software can enhance the user experience and make it easier for non-English speakers to navigate and use the system. In this article, we will cover the steps required to achieve this localization.
2. Install the Language Pack
The first step is to install the Chinese language pack on your Windows 11 system. Follow these steps:
2.1 Open Settings
Click on the Start button and then select the "Settings" option. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + I.
2.2 Go to Language Settings
In the Settings window, click on the "Time & Language" option.
2.3 Add the Language Pack
In the Language settings window, click on "Language" in the left sidebar and then click on the "Add a language" button on the right side of the screen.
2.4 Select Chinese Language
Search for "Chinese" in the search bar and select the Chinese language variant you want to install, such as "Chinese (Simplified, China)" or "Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)". Click on the language and then click the "Next" button.
2.5 Install Language Pack
Choose the language features you want to install, such as "Basic typing" and "Handwriting". Click on the "Install" button to install the language pack.
Note: The language pack installation may take some time depending on your internet connection speed.
3. Set Chinese as the Display Language
Once the language pack is installed, follow these steps to set Chinese as the display language:
3.1 Go back to Language Settings
In the Settings window, click on "Time & Language" again.
3.2 Choose Chinese as Display Language
In the Language settings window, click on "Language" in the left sidebar, and then click on the Chinese language you installed. Click on the "Options" button.
3.3 Set as Display Language
In the language options, click on the "Add a keyboard" button if you want to add a Chinese keyboard layout for typing in Chinese. Then, click on the "Set as default" button to set Chinese as the display language for Windows 11.
Note: You may need to sign out and sign back in for the changes to take effect.
4. Switch Between Languages
Windows 11 allows you to switch between languages easily:
4.1 Language Icon in the Taskbar
Look for the language icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. It typically shows the initials of the currently selected language (e.g., "EN" for English).
4.2 Click on the Language Icon
Click on the language icon to open the language menu.
4.3 Select Chinese
In the language menu, select Chinese to switch the display language to Chinese.
4.4 Switch Input Methods
If you added a Chinese keyboard layout, you can switch the input method between languages by clicking on the input method icon in the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + Space.
5. Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily localize the English version of Windows 11 into Chinese. Installing the language pack and setting Chinese as the display language allows you to navigate and use Windows 11 in Chinese. Enjoy the localized Windows 11 experience!