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.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open your Settings app.
- Tap System Languages App Languages.
- In the list of apps, select Gmail.
- 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.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open your Settings app.
- Tap System Languages & input Languages.
- Tap Add a language.
- Select the language you want to use.
- Drag your language to the top of the list.