Change Language & Region settings on Mac

Preferred Languages

Choose the language or languages you want shown in macOS and in apps (for example, in menus and notifications), and on websites (if available in a preferred language). See Change the system language.

If you add input sources, those languages are automatically added to the list.

Apply to Login Window

When your Mac has multiple users, everyone sees the language you chose as the primary language in the login window. Choose this option from the Settings pop-up menu 👁 Image
below the languages list.

Region

Choose the geographic region whose formats are used for dates, times, numbers, and currencies.

When you choose a different region, the options and the preview shown change.

Calendar

Choose the type of calendar used to display dates and times.

Temperature

Select the preferred temperature format.

Measurement system

Select the preferred measurement system.

First day of week

Choose the first day of the week.

Date format

Choose the date format, such as day, then month, then year.

Number format

Choose the format for numbers, such as when a comma appears.

List sort order

Choose the sort order for names.

This option is available only for some primary languages.

Term of address

Choose your preferred term of address (feminine, masculine, or neuter) to make your device feel more personal. Turn on “Share with all applications” so that all apps personalize how they address you.

These options are available for these supported languages.

Live Text

Select text in images to copy or take action. See Interact with text in a photo using Live Text in Photos.

Applications

Customize language settings for individual applications. See Choose the language you use for individual apps.

Translation Languages

Select languages to download to your computer so you can translate when offline. You can also process translations on your Mac, even when connected to the internet. See Translate text.