How to change language in Canvas

At the University of Oslo, the default language in Canvas is set to Norwegian. If you want to change this, you will have to set a standard language for your own profile. This can be done in Settings for your account.

For clarity, we have used both the English and the Norwegian term when referring your options in this guide.

First, click Account in the global navigation menu (Konto in Norwegian) and then click Settings (Instillinger in Norwegian).

Screenshot of dashboard in Canvas with arrows pointing to where Account and Settings are located

 

 

Then, click the Edit Settings button (Rediger Innstillinger in Norwegian). This will give you the option of choosing a language from the drop-down menu.

Screenshot of Settings page in Canvas with an arrow where the Edit Settings button is located

Find and pick the language you want. We recommend that you use English (United States or United Kingdom), Norwegian (Norsk bokm?l), Swedish (Svenska) or Danish (Dansk). Please remember to click the Update Settings button (Oppdater Innstillinger in Norwegian) when you are finished. Refresh the webpage and the language will change to your preferred choice.

 

Published July 4, 2018 - Last modified Oct. 6, 2025