Localize the user experience
Users of Microsoft Managed Desktop devices can select the language of their choice either during the setup process (the "out of box experience"), or after completing the setup process.
During setup (the "out of box experience")
During setup, users can select the language of their choice. This selection affects these attributes:
| Attribute | Description |
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| Windows 10 language features |
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| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise language features |
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Note
Users can only get language-related Features On Demand by selecting the language during the setup process.
After completing setup
Users can select the language of their choice for Windows 10, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise anytime after the setup process is complete. Specifically:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 language features |
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| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise language features |
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Install more languages
Note
In April 2022, Microsoft Managed Desktop allows standard users to install language accessory packs directly from their Microsoft Office apps by deploying this policy. Users can now add languages directly by using the language settings found in any Office app by navigating to Options > Language > Add a Language.
Previously, Microsoft Office required users to be an admin and by adding devices to the custom Modern Workplace-Office-Language_Packs group that allowed users to add languages to Microsoft Office. This group is no longer needed and has been removed.
Supported languages
For new devices, your manufacturer must provide device images that include the languages you require. If your manufacturer's image includes languages that aren't included in the supported languages list, the device is still supported by the service.
If you're reusing existing devices, you might need to work with your Microsoft account representative to obtain appropriate images. For more information, see Device images.
The universal image provided by Microsoft Managed Desktop includes the supported languages and for Windows 10. For more information, see language support.
Note
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise might support a slightly different list.
If your users need a language other than the ones listed in language support, submit a support request by using the admin center.
Languages for support and operations
Admin support and operations
Microsoft Managed Desktop provides admin support only in English. This support includes the admin center and all communications with Microsoft Managed Desktop Operations. You should assume that all admin-related interactions and interfaces will be in English, unless specified otherwise.