Change your Gmail language settings

You can change the language you use in Gmail, and use special keyboards to type in other languages.  

​Change the language of the Gmail app

Important: 

• Some of these steps work only on Android 14 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
• Apps that are set to follow the system by default use the first supported language in the list.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your Settings app.
2. Tap System  Languages  App Languages.
3. In the list of apps, select Gmail.
4. Select a language.

Change your system language

If you have an older version of Android, you can change the system language to update the language in the Gmail app. When you change your system language, it affects other apps on your phone.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your Settings app.
2. Tap System  Languages & input  Languages.
3. Tap Add a language.
4. Select the language you want to use.
5. Drag your language to the top of the list.