About this tag
The katakana tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about Japanese script display in Windows, particularly when system language settings do not fully override Japanese characters. One thread describes a Windows 8.1 laptop originally from Japan where, despite changing language settings, certain interface elements like the Desktop tab still appear in katakana (e.g., 'De-su-ku-to-ppu') and other apps show Kanji. This highlights challenges with incomplete language override in Windows, affecting users who need a fully localized English interface. The tag is relevant for troubleshooting language display issues, regional settings, and keyboard layout configuration in Windows.
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Windows 8 HELP > Cannot completely override display language
Hello. I'm currently using Windows 8.1. I bought my laptop from Japan so I had to change the language of the system. I was able to change the welcome screen, toolbar, regional, keyboard layout, and other language-related stuff. However, when I go to the welcome screen, the Desktop tab still...- Niki
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- application desktop display language kanji katakana keyboard layout language settings regional settings user interface windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support