How to Change the Region on a Mac

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10 second summary:
1. Click on the Apple menu
2. Open System Preferences
3. Click on Language & Region
4. Click on the Region dropdown
5. Hover over your Region.
6. Select your country.

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  1. Step 1 Click on the Apple menu.
  2. Step 2 Click System Preferences.
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  3. Step 3 Click on Language & Region.
    It's in the upper-center of the dialog box.[2]
  4. Step 4 Click on the "Region" dropdown menu.
  5. Step 5 Click on your Global region.
    Choose from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe or Oceania.
  6. Step 6 Click on your country.
    [3]
  7. Step 7 Click on the red dot.
    It's in the upper-left corner of the dialog box. Your region has now been updated on your Mac.
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    How do I change my operating system region on a 10.10 Mac?
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    Changing your region on 10.10 Mac isn't any different than changing it on a version 11.16. Just go into the "System Preferences" section, along with "Language and Region."
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  1. ↑ Garnik Ovsepyan. Computer Specialist. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Garnik Ovsepyan. Computer Specialist. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Garnik Ovsepyan. Computer Specialist. Expert Interview

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