> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avstarna.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Your Language Preference in Avstarna

> Avstarna supports English and Dutch. Learn how to change your language preference so that the dashboard, PDFs, and email communications match your team's language.

Avstarna is available in **English** and **Dutch**. Your language preference is set per user, so each team member can work in their preferred language independently. When you change your language, it updates the dashboard interface, all PDF documents you generate, and the email notifications you receive.

## Change Your Language

You can update your language preference in two places:

* **Settings → Language** in the admin panel
* The **language selector in the main navigation header** (available on every page)

Both options apply the change immediately — no page reload or logout required.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Language Settings">
    Navigate to **Settings → Language**, or click the language selector in the top navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your preferred language">
    Choose from the available options:

    | Language           | Code |
    | ------------------ | ---- |
    | English            | `en` |
    | Dutch (Nederlands) | `nl` |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the change">
    Click **Save** (when using the Settings page) or select directly from the nav dropdown. The interface switches to your chosen language straight away.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What the Language Setting Affects

Your language preference cascades through every part of Avstarna that generates text:

| Area                | Effect                                                                                            |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Dashboard & UI      | All labels, menus, buttons, and status messages display in your chosen language                   |
| PDF documents       | Invoices, packing slips, picking lists, and product spec documents are generated in your language |
| Email notifications | System emails — such as task assignments and order confirmations — are sent in your language      |

<Note>
  Language is a **per-user setting**, not a company-wide setting. If your team members need different languages, each person can set their own preference independently. This is especially useful for international teams working from the same Avstarna account.
</Note>

## Language and PDF Documents

When you generate a PDF — such as an invoice or a packing slip — Avstarna uses the language preference of the **admin user who generates the document** at that moment. If you need a specific document in Dutch, ensure your language is set to Dutch before generating it.

<Tip>
  If you regularly produce documents for both Dutch and international customers, consider creating dedicated user accounts for each language workflow. This keeps your document languages consistent without manually switching back and forth.
</Tip>

## Switching Back

You can switch languages as often as you need. There are no restrictions on how frequently you change your preference. Simply return to **Settings → Language** or use the nav header selector at any time.