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kstarnes
New member | Level 2
8 years ago
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How do I change the language setting on my account?

My Dropbox is in another language which I can't read. I changed my language preference to English yet the dropbox is still in a foreign language.
Account Settings
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    8 years ago
    Thanks, to open the desktop app, click preferences (which should be beneath the first ———— line).

    On that page, the middle dropdown box is the languages. Select English and you should be fine!
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    Jay
    8 years ago
    Could you try quitting the app completely and re-opening it?
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Jay
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8 years ago
Hi there, are you referring to the desktop app, mobile app or the Dropbox site?
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kstarnes
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

The Desktop app

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    8 years ago
    Thanks, to open the desktop app, click preferences (which should be beneath the first ———— line).

    On that page, the middle dropdown box is the languages. Select English and you should be fine!
    • kstarnes's avatar
      kstarnes
      New member | Level 2
      8 years ago

      I did change the language but it is still not working.  For example, when I do a screenshot the file is saved in another language.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        8 years ago
        Could you try quitting the app completely and re-opening it?

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