English is Canvas' language default, but you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language.

Note: Instructors have the option to change the language preference for their courses. If you observing a student in a course where the instructor has made this change (most often for a foreign language course), the course language will override the language in your user settings.



Open User Settings

Open User Settings


In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].




Edit Settings

Edit Settings


Click the Edit Settings button.




Select Language

Select Language


In the Language drop-down menu, choose your preferred language.




Update Settings

Update Settings


Click the Update Settings button.




View Preferred Language

  View Preferred Language 


View Canvas in your preferred language.