How to change the display language for all M365 applications

Björklund, Erik 0 Reputation points
2026-11-13T12:26:18.61+00:00

Hi,

Some time ago, I changed the display language for my Windows/Microsoft 365 account to Swedish.

Since then, I have tried numerous times to change the display language back to English (United States), but parts of my Microsoft 365 environment continue to be displayed in Swedish.

I have already tried changing the language settings in several places, including:

  • SharePoint
  • My Account / Microsoft 365 account settings

Despite these changes, the display language remains Swedish.

Could you please help me determine what might be overriding or preventing the language setting from changing back to English (United States)?

Any help in identifying and resolving the issue would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

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  1. AI answer

    2026-11-13T12:26:39.1166667+00:00

    Use this order to reset the Microsoft 365 display language and identify what is still controlling it:

    1. In Microsoft 365 for Business, sign in with the work or school account.
      • Select Settings > Change your language.
      • Under Display Language, choose English (United States).
      • Save the change.
    2. If that option is not in the main Settings pane:
      • Go to Settings > Microsoft 365 settings > Settings tab.
      • Select Language and time zone.
      • Choose English (United States) and save.
    3. In My Account, check the account-level display language again:
      • Open the Personal Info page.
      • Select Change display language.
      • Search for and choose English.
      • Select Save.
      • Also verify Change time zone and regional format if needed, because regional settings affect how dates and times appear on Microsoft 365 websites.
    4. For SharePoint specifically, check whether personal regional settings are being used:
      • In Language and Region settings, make sure Always use my personal settings is selected if editing is needed.
      • Then review Language Preferences and Time Zone.
      • If the SharePoint site is a Microsoft 365 site, the SharePoint display language setting does not apply there, so the Microsoft 365 account display language is the controlling setting instead.
    5. Wait for propagation.
      • After selecting a new display language, some Microsoft web applications can take up to 24 hours to update.
      • This delay can affect SharePoint in Microsoft 365, OneDrive for work or school, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Delve, and MyAnalytics.
    6. If parts of the environment are still locked to Swedish after that:
      • In some Microsoft 365 configurations, including hybrid environments, users cannot change display language themselves.
      • If the language option is missing, locked, or changes do not stick, the setting may be managed by the organization.
      • In that case, the Microsoft 365 admin or IT administrator must change it.

    What is most likely overriding the change in this scenario:

    • An organization-managed Microsoft 365 language setting.
    • A hybrid configuration where user changes are blocked.
    • SharePoint using administrator-defined regional settings instead of personal settings.
    • Normal propagation delay of up to 24 hours for some apps.
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  2. Helen Luu 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-13T13:53:49.97+00:00

    Hello @Björklund, Erik

    I recommend checking the language configured in your browser, as websites can also use the browser's preferred language. Please try the following steps depending on the browser you use:

    1/ For Microsoft Edge

    1. Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more (...) > Settings.
    2. Select Languages.
    3. Under Preferred languages, add your preferred language if it is not already listed.
    4. Select the ... next to the language and choose Display Microsoft Edge in this language when the option is available.
    5. Restart Microsoft Edge to apply the change.

    2/ For Google Chrome

    1. Open Google Chrome and select the menu in the upper-right corner, then select Settings.
    2. Select Languages.
    3. Under the language preferences, select Add languages if your preferred language is not already listed.
    4. Add or move your preferred language to the appropriate position in the language list.
    5. Close and reopen Chrome if necessary to apply the change.

    After changing the browser language, please close and reopen the browser to check whether the Microsoft 365 pages are displayed in the expected language.

    I hope this information will be helpful. If the display language still does not change, please feel free to share an update with me.

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