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How to Post on Yammer and Change Display Language Settings
Question details
The user wants to know how to create a post in Yammer and is looking for a way to change the display language for an individual account.
- Product
- Yammer (Microsoft Viva Engage)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Publishing content to a community or personal storyline, and attempting to customize the interface language.
- Observed behavior
- Users need clear steps to post content and are looking for an option to change their individual display language in the new Yammer interface.
Ensure you are logged into your Microsoft 365 account and have access to Yammer (now Viva Engage). Note that your organization's IT administrator manages some global profile settings, which may affect your display preferences.
Publishing a Post on Yammer
Follow these steps to share updates, ask questions, or post announcements on your personal Storyline or within a specific community.
Log in to Yammer and stay on your Home feed to post on your personal Storyline, or select a specific community you belong to from the left-hand navigation pane.
Click on the text box at the top of the feed that says 'Share thoughts, ideas, or updates'.
Type your message, add any necessary attachments, images, or formatting, and then click the 'Post' button to publish it to your selected audience.
Understanding Yammer Display Language Settings
Learn about the current limitations regarding individual display language settings in the new Yammer experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I post an announcement in a Yammer community?
Yes, if you are a community administrator, you can change a regular post into an announcement. This will send a notification to all community members highlighting your post.
Why is my Yammer in a different language than my Windows OS?
Yammer primarily inherits its language settings from your Microsoft 365 profile or your organization's default tenant settings, rather than your local computer's operating system language.
Is it possible to edit a Yammer post after it has been published?
Yes, you can edit your own posts in Yammer. Simply click the ellipsis (three dots) on your published post and select 'Edit' to make changes to the text or attachments.
Where did the individual language settings go in the new Yammer?
Microsoft removed the individual language toggle in the new Yammer experience to streamline the interface with broader Microsoft 365 suite settings. Users are encouraged to submit feedback through the Microsoft Feedback Portal if they wish to see this feature return.
