> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.gowindmill.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Language preferences

> How Windy chooses which language to use with each person, and how the Windmill Dashboard handles languages other than English.

Your team can work with Windy in the language they're most comfortable with. This article explains how Windy picks a language for each person and what to expect in the Windmill Dashboard.

## How Windy chooses a language

Windy is multilingual. Windy works out each person's language from two sources:

* **Past conversations.** Windy looks at the language a person has used in earlier conversations with Windy.
* **Information from your company.** Windy also uses language-anchoring context that your company may provide (i.e. a Pulse question written in Portuguese).

Windy then uses that language, plus its history with the user, when it reaches out and when it replies. This applies to Pulse surveys, 1:1 preparation, performance reviews, and conversations you start with Windy.

### Changing the language Windy uses

If Windy uses a language you don't want, reply in the language you prefer. You can also ask Windy directly, and Windy will record it in its memory:

<Callout icon="message" iconType="regular">
  @Windy please talk to me in Spanish from now on.
</Callout>

## Language in the Windmill Dashboard

The Windmill Dashboard is available in English. Windmill does not provide translations of the Windmill Dashboard.

To view the Windmill Dashboard in another language, use your browser's built-in translation feature. Most browsers can translate a page automatically, or offer to translate it when it loads.

<Note>
  Your browser makes these translations, not Windmill. Some text can stay in
  English, and some translations may be less accurate.
</Note>

## FAQs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can people on the same team use different languages?">
    Yes. Windy chooses a language for each person, so team members can each
    use the language they prefer.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does the language Windy uses change the Windmill Dashboard language?">
    No. The Windmill Dashboard is in English, and your browser can translate
    it. Windy chooses its language from your conversations and your company's
    information.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

Learn more about [talking to Windy](/windy/talking-to-windy) in Slack and the Windmill Dashboard.


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