Region & Language

Options to set the system language, manage installed languages, and configure numeric and currency localization are located in Settings ➞ Region & Language.

  • Language: The language used for text in windows and web pages in Pop!_OS.
  • Formats: The format used for numbers, dates, and currencies in Pop!_OS.

Region and Language Settings

Managing Installed Languages

Clicking Manage Installed Languages opens the Language Support menu. This menu includes options to assign languages in order of preference, install new languages, or remove languages. The Apply System-Wide setting uses the same language choices for the startup and login screens.

Manage Installed Languages

Installing Additional Language Support

When the Language Support menu is first launched after a fresh install, you may be prompted to install additional language support.

Additional Lang Support

Click Details to view additional language support items. These items can include translations or writing aids available for your chosen language(s).

Details

Click Install to install additional language support items.

Install Lang Support

Changing the System Language

  1. Click Language.

    Change Language

  2. Select a language from the list, then click Select.

    Select System Language

  3. Click Restart to end the login session. Changes will be applied upon login.

    Restart

Date, Time, Units, and Number Formats

Click Formats to open the Formats menu.

Clicking Formats

This screen lists common Date, Time, Number, and Units of Measure settings organized by language.

Formats Menu

Apply a format by clicking it; a check mark will appear next to the selected option. You can preview the format in the right panel. Click Done when finished.

Choose Format