macOS Catalina has come up with several new features like Screen Time and Approve with Apple Watch. While the highlighting additions have got plenty of limelight, the nifty little features like the ability to change the language of a specific Mac app hasn’t got much attention – just like its iOS 13 counterpart. As I like to localize some of my favorite apps, I have found this feature really helpful. Probably, the best part about it is the customization that makes it much easier to take control of the languages of your favorite apps. If you find it worth having a go, here is a quick breakdown to customize language settings for specific apps in macOS Catalina.
From now onwards, you no longer need to force every Mac app to use the default language. So, you can set your iMessage to use French, while still keeping English as the preferred lingo in the Mail. Do keep in mind, not all the macOS apps have the support for many languages. With that said, let’s get started!
- Up next, click on the drop-down menu next to the Application option.
That’s it! You have successfully changed the language of your favorite Mac app. Now, go ahead and open the app. It would be localized in your lingo.
Based on your needs, you can configure the language settings of your favorite macOS apps on the list with ease.
- System Preferences > Language & Region > Apps tab.
So, that’s how you can change the language on a per-app basis on your macOS device. As it works reliably, I’m sure you will like using it. Such features may not rock keynote but they do enhance user-experience, don’t they? By the way, which are your favorite features in the latest macOS version and what makes them stand out? It would great to know your feedback.
