How to Set Different Decimal Separator for Specific Applications in Windows 11

Setting Different Decimal Separator in Specific Applications in Windows 11

In many parts of the world, the decimal separator is a comma (,), while in other regions, it is a period (.). By default, Windows 11 uses a period as the decimal separator. However, some applications may require a different decimal separator.

Changing the Decimal Separator System-wide

Before changing the decimal separator for specific applications, you may consider changing the system-wide decimal separator. However, this method affects all applications and may cause compatibility issues.

To change the decimal separator system-wide, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Time & Language > Region.
3. Under Regional format, select the desired format with the appropriate decimal separator.

Changing the Decimal Separator for Specific Applications

Changing the decimal separator system-wide can cause compatibility issues with some applications. Thus, you can change the decimal separator for specific applications. This method involves changing the Windows system locale.

Follow the steps below to change the decimal separator for specific applications:

1. Press Windows + R and type intl.cpl then press Enter.
2. Click on the Additional settings button.
3. In the Customize format tab, find the Decimal symbol field and change it based on the desired separator.
4. Click Apply, then OK.

Changing the Decimal Separator for Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is one of the applications where the decimal separator can be configured independently from the Windows system locale settings. To change the decimal separator in Microsoft Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open Excel and go to File > Options.
2. Choose Advanced. Then, under Editing options, find the section for Use system separators.
3. Uncheck the Use system separators checkbox and set the desired separators below.
4. Click OK.

Another way to change the decimal separator for Excel is through changing the Regional settings in the Control Panel.

Changing the Decimal Separator in Google Chrome

Google Chrome does not allow changing decimal separators within the browser. You must change the system-wide default if you wish to change the decimal separator in Chrome.

• Changing the default separator in Windows 11
• Changing separators in Excel