OneDrive File Issues

How to Change OneDrive and File Names from Korean to English

Algirdas Jasaitis Oct 1, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to revert their Microsoft OneDrive web interface and document file names from Korean back to English.

How to Change OneDrive Language from Korean Back to English

Product: Microsoft OneDrive
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Accessing cloud storage online and managing saved documents.
Observed behavior: The OneDrive web interface and possibly Word file names are unexpectedly displaying in Korean instead of the default English language.

Before you start

Ensure you have your Microsoft account credentials ready, as you will need to sign in to the web version of OneDrive to adjust your global account preferences.

Solution 1Recommended

Revert OneDrive Web Interface Language to English

Adjust the language preferences in your Microsoft account settings to apply English globally across the OneDrive web interface.

Language settings in OneDrive on the web are tied to your Microsoft account preferences. Changing the language here will update the menus, buttons, and navigation interface back to English.

Sign in to OneDrive

Open your web browser and navigate to https://onedrive.live.com. Log in securely with your Microsoft account credentials.

Access the Settings Menu

Click on the Gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Settings pane.

Open Language Preferences

Click on the current language link or 'Settings' (if you see Korean, look for '설정') and navigate to the Language section (look for '언어').

Change to English

Select 'English' from the drop-down menu and save your changes. Refresh the web page to ensure the interface is updated.

Revert OneDrive Web Interface Language to English

Navigating a Korean Interface: If you cannot read the menus at all, simply click the Gear icon > click the second or third menu item that typically represents 'Settings' (설정) > find the drop-down box to select English.

Solution 2

Manually Rename Translated File Names

If specific files or folders are named in Korean while the interface is in English, you will need to rename these items individually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my OneDrive language suddenly change to Korean?

This can happen due to a temporary glitch in Microsoft region settings, accidentally clicking a localized promotional link, or syncing your account with a device where the primary language or region was set to Korean.

Will changing the OneDrive language automatically translate my file names back to English?

No. Adjusting the account language only affects the web interface menus and buttons. If your files or folders were manually or automatically renamed to Korean, you must rename each item individually.

How do I change the language in the OneDrive desktop application?

The OneDrive desktop app typically inherits the language from your computer's system settings. You can change this by going to your Windows or Mac OS system language preferences and ensuring English is set as the primary display language.

How can I check if my Microsoft Word document content was translated?

You will need to open the document to inspect the content. System language changes usually do not translate document text, but if you used an automatic translation add-in, you can revert it by using the 'Undo' function or restoring a previous file version from OneDrive's Version History.

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