How to Change Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 Language from English to French
Question details
The user needs to change the interface language of Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 to French, but the application keeps reverting to English after changing the language in Preferences.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to use a purchased French version of Acrobat Pro 2017 that incorrectly installed in English.
- Observed behavior
- Changing the language via the application's Preferences menu does not persist, and the software reverts to English upon restart.
Ensure you have your Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 product key or Adobe account login details handy, as resolving persistent language issues may require a complete software reinstallation.
Change Application Language via Preferences
Configure the language settings directly within Adobe Acrobat's application preferences to prompt a language switch.
If multiple language packs were installed, you can force Acrobat to ask for your preferred language upon startup.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017. Go to Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Acrobat > Preferences (Mac).
Select 'Language' from the categories pane on the left side of the Preferences window.
Under the 'Application Language' dropdown, select 'Choose at application startup' or directly choose 'French' if it is available in the list.
Click 'OK' to save your changes, then completely close and restart Adobe Acrobat. If prompted at startup, select French.
Check OS Language Settings and Reinstall
If the preference change fails, your operating system settings may be overriding it, or you may need to install the software using the specific French installer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat Pro 2017 ignore my language preference change?
This usually happens if the version installed on your computer only includes the English language pack, or if system permissions are preventing Acrobat from successfully saving changes to its preference files.
Can I download a standalone French language pack for Acrobat Pro 2017?
Adobe generally bundles language files with specific installers for Acrobat 2017. You will likely need to download the multilingual installer or the specific French installer from your Adobe licensing portal rather than looking for a standalone language pack.
Does changing my Mac or Windows system language affect Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. If Acrobat's language preference is set to 'Same as the operating system', the software will default to English if your computer's primary language is set to English, regardless of the regional version you purchased.
How do I find the correct French installer for my purchased Acrobat 2017?
Log into your Adobe account online, navigate to your registered products or order history, and locate the download link. Ensure you choose 'French' from the language dropdown menu before downloading the setup file.
