Map Language Issue

Question

I am having an issue with my Map language settings. Despite all the panels and controls in ArcGIS Pro being i English, the map labels are all in Arabic (I am based in UAE). However, my Windows display language is in English. I am having difficulty trying to change the map language.

Does anybody know how to fix this?

Aubri Otis · Answer

Hi Luke,

I found a post here that provides some ideas on how to change it https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-urban-questions/basemap-language/td-p/470879. You could also try search for and adding a basemap directly from Living Atlas https://livingatlas.arcgis.com/en/browse/?q=street%20view#q=street+view&d=2 that has English labels.

LukeSales · Answer

Hi Aubri,

Thank you for your reply. I am new to ArcGIS (as you may have assumed), how would I check the language for my basemap? Or change the basemap so that the default is in English?

Appreciate any advice/support that you can provide.

Cheers,

Luke

Aubri Otis · Answer

It sounds like you might have an Arabic basemap added. Also, locale settings on your computer can affect number and date formatting, although they shouldn't change labels.