How to Set Language Preferences in Google

You can use Google search to find results in a particular language. The default language is English. Here’s how you can set language preferences in Google.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Go to the Google search homepage, www.google.com.
2. Click on the Advanced Search link beside the search box. Specify the language of your choice in the Language section. This is recommended if it is a one off search in that language. If you need to make the language selection permanent, follow steps 3 and 4 below.
3. Click on the Preferences link beside the search box. Select from the list of languages given in the ‘Search Language’ section and save the preferences. This is recommended if you frequently search for pages in a particular language.
4. Set Google to display its tips and messages in any language. This can be done by clicking on the Preferences link and selecting an Interface Language from the drop down menu.