Change Decimal Separator in Windows 11

Change Decimal Separator in Windows 11

Windows 11, like its predecessors, offers users the flexibility to change the decimal separator according to their preferences. This article will walk you through the process of changing the decimal separator in the Windows 11 operating system.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the steps, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• A Windows 11 operating system installed on your computer
• Internet connection for accessing the Microsoft Support website

Steps to Change Decimal Separator

To change the decimal separator in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button located at the bottom left corner of the screen.

2. Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and press Enter.

3. In the Control Panel window, click on "Region and language" under the "Clock, Language, and Region category.

4. In the "Region and language window, click on the "Additional settings button under the "Region" tab.

5. In the "Customize format" tab, scroll down to the "Number" section.

6. Under the "Decimal symbol" dropdown, select the desired decimal separator. For instance, to use a comma as the decimal separator, select "Comma".

7. Click "Apply and then "OK" to save the changes.

Successfully Changing Decimal Separator

After following the steps above, you have successfully changed the decimal separator in your Windows 11 system. You can verify the change by opening a calculator app or any other application that displays decimal numbers.

References

For further reading, check out the following resources:

• Microsoft Answers: Change decimal separator in Windows 11