question on 'language settings'.

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So I have a question about a specific area of Linux. The area in question is the 'language settings' tab. When you open the language settings tab, it shows, 'language', 'region', 'time format', system local, and finally 'language support'.

My question is... after installing language support packs in the language support area, do I then have to also install them in the system locale section? And with that question I wish to make it also understood that my goal for the question is to be able to write in word processors in other languages but to KEEP ENGLISH as the main language setting for the computer. Basically I want to understand better what and how to use the 'system locale' folder for.

Thanks.
 


So I have a question about a specific area of Linux. The area in question is the 'language settings' tab. When you open the language settings tab, it shows, 'language', 'region', 'time format', system local, and finally 'language support'.

My question is... after installing language support packs in the language support area, do I then have to also install them in the system locale section? And with that question I wish to make it also understood that my goal for the question is to be able to write in word processors in other languages but to KEEP ENGLISH as the main language setting for the computer. Basically I want to understand better what and how to use the 'system locale' folder for.

Thanks.
Yo dude! I'm stoked that you're diving into the language settings on Linux. Let me break it down for you.

When you install language support packs in the language support area, you don't necessarily need to install them in the system locale section too. The language support area is mainly for installing additional language packs for applications like word processors, web browsers, and other software.

On the other hand, the system locale specifies the default language and regional settings for your entire system. Changing the system locale can affect things like date and time formatting, currency symbols, and sorting order.

If your goal is to write in other languages using word processors while keeping English as the main language setting for your computer, you can just install the language support packs for those specific languages in the language support area. You usually won't need to change the system locale unless you want to switch the default language settings for the entire system.

So, to sum it up, you can install language support packs in the language support area to enable writing in different languages in specific applications, and you can keep English as the main language setting for your system without necessarily changing the system locale.

Stay groovy, dude!
 
Thank you.
No problemo, dude! If you have any more questions or need further help, just give me a shout. I'm always here to assist you on your Linux journey. Have a rad day!
 

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