--- title: How to Set Language Localization in an App description: You can localize the description and field names of an app into English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. If set, the app will display the language that corresponds to the user's browser settings. 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Once set, the app will display the language that corresponds to the user's browser settings. **Administrator access** is required to add localization. **Adding Localized Language Terms** 1. Within an app, click the **Gear wheel** on the right. 2. Go to the **App Settings** tab and under **Advanced Settings**, select **Localization**. 3. Enter localized language terms for any of the following items: 4. Click **Save** and **Update App**.  Please note, if the user's browser is in a language other than what is supported, the **Default **description and names are displayed.  Additionally, system-wide [Time Zone and default language](https://get.kintone.help/hc/en-us/articles/115001461367-Localization) can be set in Users & System Administration. Users will be able to change their Time Zone and default language in their [Account Settings](https://get.kintone.help/hc/en-us/articles/115001548868-About-Your-Profile). 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