Adjust Bing Search Preferences for Language to Show Results in Multiple Languages

Adjusting Bing Search Preferences for Language: A Step-by-Step Guide

For users experiencing frustrations with Bing's language settings, particularly those who need to display results in multiple languages, there are several steps and adjustments that can be made to customize the experience.

Changing the Display Language on Bing

To change the display language on Bing, follow these straightforward steps:

1. Open Bing: Start by opening any web browser and navigating to Bing.com.
2. Access Settings: Click on the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) located at the top right corner of the Bing homepage.
3. Navigate to Language Settings: From the menu, select "Settings" and then click on "More" from the dropdown list. On the left side, select "Language"[2][3][4].
4. Select Display Language: On the right side, you will see the option to select your display language. Choose the desired language from the list. If the language you need is not listed, you can click on "See more languages" to expand the list[2][3][4].

Customizing Search Results Language

In addition to changing the display language, you can also customize the language of your search results:

1. Preferred Search Results Language: Within the language settings, you can select the option "I prefer results in these languages." Here, you can choose one or multiple languages in which you would like your search results to appear. This allows you to receive results in different languages even if your display language is set to something else[2][3][4].

Persistent Language Settings Issue

Some users have reported issues where Bing does not save their language preferences, particularly when using Microsoft Edge. This problem can be resolved by adjusting the browser's settings to prevent the clearing of cookies and site data:

1. Browser Settings: Go to your browser settings (e.g., Microsoft Edge) and navigate to "Privacy, search, and services."
2. Clear Browsing Data: Scroll down to "Clear Browsing Data" and click on "Choose what to clear every time you close your browser."
3. Exclude Bing Cookies: Find "Cookies and other site data" and click on the "Add" button next to "Don't clear." Enter *.bing.com and save. This ensures that Bing's settings are not cleared when you close your browser[1].

Addressing Random Language Changes

For users experiencing random changes in language and location settings, there are a few additional steps to consider:

1. Check Account Activity: Ensure there is no unusual activity on your Microsoft account by visiting account.microsoft.com, expanding the 'Security' bar, and checking your sign-in activity. Enable two-step verification and consider changing your password if necessary[5].
2. Region and Location Settings: Be aware that changing the region or location settings can sometimes cause the language to change as well. Ensure that your region and location are set correctly, but be cautious as changing these settings can sometimes trigger unintended language changes[5].

By following these steps, users can effectively manage their language preferences on Bing, ensuring that both the display language and search results are tailored to their needs.