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Google Gmail

Change the Display Language

SUMMARY: Display Gmail's user-interface in French, Spanish, or another language.

This tip was written on August 15, 2006. Gmail's interface is subject to change.

If you are multilingual you may desire to change Gmail's display language from English to French, Spanish, Italian, or one of a number of other languages.

1. Sign onto Gmail.

2. Click "Settings" on the top-right of the Gmail webpage.

3. When the "Mail Settings" page appears, click "General".

4. Next to "Language" click the pull-down to change your desired Gmail display language.

5. Click "Save Changes" when you are done.