# 2.1.1 Changing the display language

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Spectre Cloud is available in nine display languages. Changing your display language updates all menus, labels, and interface text across the app — your bowler data and spec sheet content are not affected.

## 🌍 Available Languages

<table id="bkmrk-language-code-covera"><thead><tr><th>Language</th><th>Code</th><th>Coverage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>English</td><td>`en`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>French</td><td>`fr`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Spanish</td><td>`es`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>German</td><td>`de`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Italian</td><td>`it`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Japanese</td><td>`ja`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Korean</td><td>`ko`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Portuguese</td><td>`pt`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr><tr><td>Simplified Chinese</td><td>`zh-Hans`</td><td>Full interface</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 🖥️ Changing the Language — Desktop

1. Open Spectre Cloud at `cloud.spectrebowling.com` and log in.
2. Select **Settings** from the menu.
3. Navigate to the **System Defaults** section.
4. Locate the **Display Language** field and select your preferred language.
5. Changes are saved automatically. The interface will reload in the selected language.

[![image.png](https://wiki.spectrebowling.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/4dYimage.png)](https://wiki.spectrebowling.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/4dYimage.png)

## 📱 Changing the Language — Mobile

1. Open Spectre Cloud at `cloud.spectrebowling.com` and log in.
2. Tap the **avatar icon** in the top-right corner to open the Profile menu.
3. Tap **Settings**.
4. Navigate to the **System Defaults** section.
5. Tap the **Display Language** field and select your preferred language.
6. Changes are saved automatically. The app will reload in the selected language.

[![image.png](https://wiki.spectrebowling.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/tmUimage.png)](https://wiki.spectrebowling.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/tmUimage.png)

## ☁️ Does the Language Setting Sync Across Devices?

Yes — your display language preference is saved to your Spectre Cloud account, so it stays consistent whether you log in from a desktop browser, tablet, or mobile device.

### Related Sections

- 2.1.2 — How Language Affects Measurement Labels and UI Text
- 2.2 — Account &amp; Profile Settings

**Tip:** If a teammate on the same account prefers a different language, each user can set their own language independently — it does not affect other users on the account.