Set-Culture
Published: March 30, 2012
Updated: September 15, 2012
Applies To: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012
Set-Culture
Syntax
Parameter Set: Default Set-Culture [-CultureInfo] <CultureInfo> [ <CommonParameters>]
Detailed Description
The Set-Culture cmdlet sets a specific culture (also known as a locale for unmanaged code development) for the current user account. The information includes the names for the culture, the writing system, the calendar, and formatting for dates and sort strings. For more information, see CultureInfo Class and Configurable Language and Cultural Settings.
Parameters
-CultureInfo<CultureInfo>
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Aliases |
none |
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Required? |
true |
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Position? |
1 |
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Default Value |
none |
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Accept Pipeline Input? |
true (ByValue) |
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Accept Wildcard Characters? |
false |
<CommonParameters>
This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Verbose, -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -OutBuffer, and -OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.
Examples
Example 1
This command sets the culture for the current user account to German (Germany).
PS C:\> Set-Culture de-DE
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