Report Language for Users always in English

[Pfoster]

Hello,

it is not a crucial topic, but I am wondering, if it is possible, to set the report language fix to english. That would make it easier for layouting the report, because currently, there is the issue, that I am working in a PowerBI Desktop, which is on english, but the browser language is "german". Therefore, the width of some columns is not looking nicely, same for the figures shown in some graphs ("Mio" instead of the short "M", "Tsd" instead of "K"....). 
So, is there a possibility to setup the report, that every user who is working via browser with the report is seeing the report in english? 

[Pfoster]

hmmm, that is a pitty, but okay. Then, I will add a comment, that the best layout is visible when setting the browser to english language. Thank you!

[burakkaragoz · Accepted solution]

Hi @Pfoster ,

Totally get what you're saying — language differences can really mess with layout and number formatting, especially when switching between Desktop and browser views.

Unfortunately, Power BI currently doesn't allow you to force the report language for all users directly from the report settings. The language shown in the browser is based on:

• The user's browser language settings
• The Power BI Service language preference (if set)
• And sometimes the tenant default language

Here are a few things you can try:

1. Ask users to set their Power BI Service language to English:

   • Go to Power BI Service > Settings > General > Language
   • Set "Language" to English (instead of "Browser default")

2. Use FORMAT() in DAX to control number formatting: If you're dealing with currency or large numbers, you can use something like:

   FORMAT([Value], "#,##0.00", "en-US")

   This forces English-style formatting regardless of the viewer's locale.

3. Use custom labels instead of relying on auto-generated ones: For example, instead of letting Power BI abbreviate "Million" to "Mio", you can create a calculated column or measure that outputs "M" manually.

4. Vote for this feature: This is a common ask — you might want to upvote similar ideas on the Power BI Ideas forum to help push it forward.

Let me know if you want help applying any of these in your report.

If my response resolved your query, kindly mark it as the Accepted Solution to assist others. Additionally, I would be grateful for a 'Kudos' if you found my response helpful.

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[bhanu_gautam]

@Pfoster , Try these methods

Set the Language in Power BI Service:

Go to the Power BI service (app.powerbi.com).
Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner and select "Settings".
Under the "General" tab, find the "Language" section.
Set the language to English.
Set the Language in Power BI Desktop:

Open Power BI Desktop.
Go to "File" > "Options and settings" > "Options".
In the "Global" section, select "Regional Settings".
Set the "Model language" to English.
Set the Language for the Report:

In Power BI Desktop, go to "File" > "Options and settings" > "Options".
Under "Current File" > "Regional Settings", set the "Locale for import" to English (United States).