Configuring Regional Settings in SharePoint Online

Introduction

In SharePoint Online, you can specify the regional setting for your site or site collection. The regional settings determine how dates, times, numbers, and currencies are formatted and displayed on your SharePoint site.

In this article, we will explore how to configure regional settings in SharePoint Online and the various adjustments you can make to tailor your site's regional preferences.

How to configure regional settings in SharePoint Online?

Open your SharePoint Online site or site collection using a web browser and sign in with appropriate permissions.
Go to the Settings menu by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page.
From the dropdown menu, select "Site settings" or "Site collection settings," depending on whether you want to configure the settings for a specific site or the entire site collection.
On the Regional Settings page, you will find various options to configure your site's regional settings. These options include:
- Locale: Select the appropriate locale that matches the language and cultural conventions you want to apply to your site.
- Time Zone: Choose the time zone that aligns with your site's location or the desired time zone for displaying dates and times.
- Calendar: Select the calendar type you want to use on your site, such as Gregorian, Hijri, Japanese, etc.
- First day of the week: Specify the day of the week that should be considered the first day in the calendar view.
- Work Week: Configure the days of the week that constitute the workweek for your site.
- Date and Time Formats: Customize how dates, times, and numbers are displayed across your site.
After making the desired changes, click the "OK" or "Save" button to apply the regional settings to your SharePoint site or site collection.

Conclusion

The regional settings you configure will affect how dates, times, and numbers are displayed throughout your SharePoint site, including document libraries, lists, and calendars.