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# Switch Languages

## Switching Language

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to switch between supported languages in the IDE. Currently, the IDE supports **English** and **Japanese**.

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### Prerequisites

By default, the new IDE only supports the **English** language. To use **Japanese**, you need to install the **Japanese Language Pack** extension. This installation is required only once. Once installed, you can switch between English and Japanese as needed.

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### Japanese Language Extension

When you open a project in the new IDE for the first time, the system will check if the **Japanese Language Pack** is installed. If it is not installed, the system will attempt to install it automatically, as shown in the screenshot below.

You can view the installation logs under the **Terminal** tab.

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If the installation is successful, a pop-up dialog will appear in the bottom-right corner. Click **"Change Language and Restart"** to reload the IDE and apply the Japanese language setting.

**Note:**

* For **Free Plan** users, the Japanese Language Pack will be installed every time the IDE is opened.
* For **Paid Plan** users, the extension is installed once and stored in the user’s home directory.

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### Manual Installation

If the automatic installation fails, follow these steps to install the **Japanese Language Pack** manually:

1. **Open the Extensions View**
   * Click the **Extensions** icon on the Activity Bar.
   * A list of installed extensions will be displayed. By default, you should see **Monaca Extension** listed.

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2. **Search for the Japanese Language Extension**
   * If the **Japanese Language Pack** is not listed, use the search bar and type:\
     **Japanese Language Pack for Visual Studio Code**.

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3. **Install the Extension**
   * Click the **Install** button to install the extension.
   * Once installed (either manually or automatically), the Japanese Language Pack will appear under the **installed extensions list**.
   * The extension’s detail page will display an **Uninstall** button, indicating that the installation was successful.

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### Switching Languages

#### Switching from English to Japanese

1. **Open the Command Palette**
   * Click the **Settings** icon in the bottom-left corner.
   * Select **Command Palette...** from the menu.
   * (../img/common/setting-command-palette-en.png)

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2. **Search for the Language Configuration Command**
   * In the **Command Palette** search box, type **Configure Display Language**.
   * Press **Enter** or click the relevant search result.

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3. **Select "日本語 (ja)"**

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4. **Restart the IDE**
   * Click **"Restart"** to apply the language change.

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5. **The IDE will reload and switch to Japanese.**

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#### Switching from Japanese to English

1. **Open the Command Palette**
   * Click the **Settings** icon in the bottom-left corner.
   * Select **コマンドパレット...** from the menu.

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2. **Search for the Language Configuration Command**
   * In the **Command Palette** search box, type **表示言語を構成する**.
   * Press **Enter** or click the relevant search result.

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3. **Select "English (en)"**

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4. **Restart the IDE**
   * Click **"再起動"** to confirm.

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5. **The IDE will reload and switch to English.**

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### Notes

* The Japanese Language Pack must be installed before switching to Japanese.
* The **Free Plan** requires reinstallation of the language pack every time the new IDE is opened.
* The **Paid Plan** allows the extension to remain installed permanently.
* If you experience any issues, please contact support.