Hi all
I'm very new here, but I'm hoping that one of you can help me with what is probably a simple issue. I have installed the Power Automate Desktop application, but when I open the application it's all in my native language, not in English. I've searched around and simply can't figure out how to change the language preference???? Am I missing something obvious? How do I change it so it's in English?
The way the app automatically selects the language from the system settings, without providing users the option to change it, is deeply disappointing. This reflects poor UI/UX design principles, as it removes the fundamental user freedom to customize their experience. Forcing users into a rigid framework without alternatives not only frustrates them but also alienates those who may need flexibility for accessibility or personal preferences.
Such a design choice feels dismissive of diverse user needs and demonstrates a lack of consideration for real-world scenarios, such as multi-language environments.
This approach not only fails to meet basic usability standards but also undermines the user's trust and satisfaction with the app. Developers should be deeply embarrassed for implementing such a restrictive feature. It showcases a lack of user empathy and a misunderstanding of modern design expectations. Good design empowers users; bad design, like this, strips them of control and creates frustration.
The decision to implement a language selection mechanism that diverges from the architecture used in widely accepted MS applications, such as Office apps, goes against modern architectural UI/UX design principles. By deviating from an established standard, the app introduces unnecessary complexity and confusion.
Applications like Office follow a well-understood pattern that allows users to choose their preferred language, independently of the system settings. This architecture respects user autonomy and aligns with global design practices that prioritize flexibility and inclusivity.
Hi @Midas !
There was a previous thread of the same.
Here is the link: Unable to change the language of Power Automate Desktop
A youtube video link as well by infamous, Anders Jensen: How to Change the Language to English in Power Automate Desktop
I hope this helps.
Hey @Midas
Please follow this tutorial: How to | change language to English in Power Automate Desktop.
You need to change the language settings of your operating system to adjust it in the application.
If this has helped solve your problem, please mark my reply as the solution. Thanks!
Please follow the below link -
Copy and pasted the @Expiscornovus response here so orginial credits goes to him 🙂
As per author:
it's looking at the preferred languages of your Windows settings.
I had a similar issue that my Power Automate Desktop was in Dutch.
When I had a quick look with ProcMon it look like it was looking at a user profile regkey.
After changing the order of the preferred language my PAD was in en-US language.
Thanks,
Deenuji Loganathan 👩‍💻
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