How do I change the language preference in an account?

You can change the default language for your entire account. Canvas supports a variety of languages. This change will override any browser/OS language settings.

Note: Users can select a preferred language in their user settings, which will override the account default.

00:07: How do I change the language preference in an account? 00:19: In account, navigation, click the settings link. 00:27: In the settings tab. Click the default, language. 00:29: Drop-down menu. Select the new default language. 00:34: Click the update settings button. 00:37: View canvas in the new default language for your account. 00:41: This guide covered how to change the language preference in an account.

Open Settings

Open Settings

In Account Navigation, click the Settings link.

Select Language

Select Language

In the Settings tab, click the Default Language drop-down menu. Select the new default language.

Update Settings

Update Settings

Click the Update Settings button.

View in Default Language

View in Default Language

View Canvas in the new default language for your account.