Language packs are add-ons that let you to have more languages available for the user interface of Firefox. This article describes how: * Find, install and manage language packs in Firefox. * Change the selected language for the interface of Firefox. {note}'''You always can to get Firefox available directly in your language,''' downloading it from [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ www.mozilla.org/firefox/all].{/note} If you are searching how to control the preferred languages for websites that offer its contents in multiple languages, see [[Settings for fonts, languages, and pop-ups]]. __TOC__ = How I get language packs for Firefox? = # Visit the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/language-tools/ Mozilla Dictionaries & Language Packs page]. # Find in the list the language you want to add, and click the '''Install Language Pack''' link next to it. The main page of that language pack will be open. # Click the {button Add to Firefox} button for to install it. Firefox will download the language pack and ask you to confirm the installation. = How to manage language packs = To see what language packs you have installed: # [[T:Open Add-ons|type=Languages]] If you don't have a {menu Languages} panel, don't worry. It's hidden if you don't have language packs installed. The same goes for a few other uncommon types of add-ons. == How to uninstall language packs == If you want to remove a language pack, see [[Disable or remove Add-ons]]. = How to change the language of the user interface = Unlike [[Use themes to change the look of Firefox|themes]], enabling a language pack in the Add-ons Manager only does the languages it provides ''available''. To change the preferred language for the interface: # [[T:aboutconfig]] # In the '''Search''' field, type '''intl.locale.matchOS'''. # If the {pref intl.locale.matchOS} preference has a value of '''true''', double-click it to toggle its value to '''false'''. # Clear the '''Search''' field, and type '''general.useragent.locale'''. # Double-click the {pref general.useragent.locale} preference, and enter the code of the language you want to use. [http://l10n.mozilla-community.org/webdashboard/ This page] lists most of the language codes used for Mozilla localizations. <!-- We need something better here! --> # Restart Firefox. = Troubleshooting = * If you cannot install a language pack, see [[Unable to install add-ons or extensions]].

Language packs are add-ons that let you to have more languages available for the user interface of Firefox. This article describes how:

• Find, install and manage language packs in Firefox.
• Change the selected language for the interface of Firefox.

If you are searching how to control the preferred languages for websites that offer its contents in multiple languages, see Settings for web content, pop-ups, fonts, and languages.

How I get language packs for Firefox?

1. Visit the Mozilla Dictionaries & Language Packs page.
2. Find in the list the language you want to add, and click the Install Language Pack link next to it. The main page of that language pack will be open.
3. Click the Add to Firefox button for to install it. Firefox will download the language pack and ask you to confirm the installation.

How to manage language packs

To see what language packs you have installed:

1. Click the menu button , click Add-ons and themesExtensions and themes and select Languages.

If you don't have a Languages panel, don't worry. It's hidden if you don't have language packs installed. The same goes for a few other uncommon types of add-ons.

How to uninstall language packs

If you want to remove a language pack, see Disable or remove Add-ons.

How to change the language of the user interface

Unlike themes, enabling a language pack in the Add-ons Manager only does the languages it provides available. To change the preferred language for the interface:

1. Type about:config in the address bar and press EnterReturn.
   A warning page may appear. Click Accept the Risk and Continue to go to the about:config page.
2. In the Search field, type intl.locale.matchOS.
3. If the intl.locale.matchOS preference has a value of true, double-click it to toggle its value to false.
4. Clear the Search field, and type general.useragent.locale.
5. Double-click the general.useragent.locale preference, and enter the code of the language you want to use. This page lists most of the language codes used for Mozilla localizations.
6. Restart Firefox.

Troubleshooting

• If you cannot install a language pack, see Unable to install add-ons (extensions or themes).