How to Change Language on Web Pages in Firefox

Users who would like to have language options when browsing the Web are in luck with Firefox. Choose from a variety of languages, an especially useful trick when you're learning a new language or brushing up on one you thought you'd forgotten. The ability for Firefox to display a Web page in your desired language entirely depends upon what the Web site is programmed to offer.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

Find the Language Options in Firefox

1. Locate the top menu bar. Click on Tools (Windows) or Firefox (Mac).

2. Choose Options for Windows or Preferences for Macs. This will then open a new box in your screen with 7 tabs across the top.

3. Click the Advanced icon and then the General tab for both Mac and Windows users.

Change Language on Web Pages in Firefox

1. Look for the section titled Languages. Click the 'Choose' button. A menu will drop down.

2. Add languages to your list of preferred languages, in order of preference. Click on the bottom menu to scroll through all available languages.

3. Remember that you need to put the languages in your preferred order by highlighting the language and clicking on 'Move Up' or 'Move Down.' Once you've finished ordering the languages, click 'OK' to leave the menu.

4. Finish the task by closing the preferences box if you're on a Mac or by clicking 'OK' for Windows. If a Web site you visit offers multi-lingual capability, you'll now be able to view the site in your chosen language.

Tips & Warnings

• Secure the popular Firefox Internet browser by visiting the download page (see Resources below).

• Inspect your computer to ensure it has the minimum system requirements before trying to download Firefox. Windows owners will need Windows 98 or higher, at least 64 MB of RAM, 50 MB of free disk space and a 233 Mhz processor. Mac users should check to see they have a 233 Mhz processor, 64 MB of RAM, 50 MB of free disk and Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. Linux users need the Linux kernel 2.2.14, 64 MB of RAM, a 233 Mhz processor and 50 MB of free disk space.

• Review the support section of Mozilla's Web site for help in using Firefox (see Resources below).

• Firefox's pop-up blocker and warning messages about possibly unsafe Web sites will keep you aware of shady sites.

• Previous versions of the Firefox browser may not work with the following steps, which were written for version 2.0.0.2.