How to Change the Interface Language in Acrobat XI Pro
Question details
The user needs to change the interface language of Adobe Acrobat XI Pro after the application defaulted to an unwanted language following a system reinstallation.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Launching the application after a fresh Windows operating system reinstallation.
- Observed behavior
- The Acrobat XI Pro interface is displayed exclusively in Norwegian instead of the user's preferred language.
Save your work and close any open PDF documents before modifying the application preferences to ensure the language changes apply correctly.
Configure Application Language to Choose at Startup
Adjust the built-in language preferences to prompt for your preferred interface language the next time Acrobat launches.
This method requires that your desired language was included during the initial software installation. If only one language was installed on your system, the startup prompt may not appear or the option might be unavailable in preferences.
Launch Acrobat XI Pro, click on 'Edit' in the top menu bar, and select 'Preferences'.
In the left-hand pane of the Preferences window, find and click on the 'Language' category.
On the right side, locate the 'Application Language' drop-down menu and select 'Choose at Application Startup', then click 'OK'.
Close Acrobat XI Pro completely and reopen it. A prompt will appear asking you to choose a language. Select your desired language (such as Polish or English) and click 'OK'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Acrobat change its language after a Windows reinstallation?
When reinstalling Acrobat on a fresh Windows system, it often aligns with the regional settings detected by the OS, which might result in an unintended language being selected automatically.
What if the 'Choose at Application Startup' option is missing?
If this option is unavailable, it typically means only a single language pack was included during installation. You will need to modify your Acrobat installation via 'Programs and Features' in the Windows Control Panel to add other languages.
Does changing the application language translate my PDF documents?
No, modifying the application language only updates the user interface elements like menus, buttons, and dialog boxes. It does not translate the actual text content within your PDF files.
