How do I change the language preference in my user account as an instructor?
English is Canvas' language default, but you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language.
Notes:
- You have the option to change the language preference for your courses. If one of your courses is set to a different language (most often for a foreign language course), the course language will override the language in your user settings.
- If you change your language or locale preferences, the Calendar week start date may also change. Certain languages or locales change the Calendar week start date to Monday.
Open User Settings
![Open User Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/376/660/original/5d9b87b1-1b09-42a2-8d3d-eea636f5773e.png)
In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Edit Settings
![Edit Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/026/915/original/950adc24-c6dc-41a7-b50a-87240f520e63.png)
Click the Edit Settings button.
Select Language
![Select Language](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/026/913/original/d29ab44c-21af-4db4-8013-92cc90e1319b.png)
In the Language drop-down menu, choose your preferred language.
Update Settings
![Update Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/026/917/original/22f9b6e2-1b81-467b-910b-9b0b85c64e7d.png)
Click the Update Settings button.