How do I change the language preference in my user account as an admin?
English is Canvas' language default, but you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language.
Note: Instructors have the option to change the language preference for their courses. If you view a course where the instructor has made this change (most often for a foreign language course), the course language will override the language in your user settings.
Open User Settings
![Open User Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/987/323/original/9e9a0637-9783-4739-b4a9-3e98c7e802d4.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/004/513/904/original/251db2c4-fad9-4a48-91be-83b997e570a2.png)
Click the Edit Settings button.
Select Language
![Select Language](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/786/441/original/da437919-9426-4ffc-98b7-915de7e48fb1.png)
In the Language drop-down menu, choose your preferred language.
Update Settings
![Update Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/786/443/original/c5b2ba69-f1a8-4149-959c-dac6b66734b6.png)
Click the Update Settings button.