Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a widely used code editor, but its default interface language is English. For Chinese-speaking users, switching to a Chinese interface can improve efficiency and make it easier to understand menus and settings. Fortunately, VS Code supports multiple languages, including Simplified Chinese, through official language packs.
1. Opening VS Code and Accessing the Extensions Panel.
- Launch VS Code by double-clicking its icon.
- Click the Extensions button on the left sidebar.
- Alternatively, open the menu and select View → Extensions.
2. Searching and Installing the Chinese Language Pack.
- Type “Chinese (Simplified)” in the search bar of the Extensions panel.
- Find the extension named *Chinese (Simplified) Language Pack for Visual Studio Code*.
- Click the “Install” button and wait for the installation to complete.
3. Applying the Chinese Language Pack and Restarting VS Code.
- After installation, a prompt will appear in the lower-right corner of VS Code with the option “Change Language and Restart“.
- Click this button to apply the language change and restart VS Code automatically.
4. Verifying That VS Code Has Switched to Chinese.
- After restarting, check if menus are now in Chinese, e.g., `File` should become `文件`, `View` should become `查看`, and `Extensions` should become `扩展`.
- Go to the Extensions panel to confirm that the descriptions and options are also displayed in Chinese.
5. Conclusion.
By following these simple steps, you can successfully change VS Code’s interface language from English to Chinese. This makes the editor more user-friendly for Chinese-speaking developers. If you ever need to switch back to English or another language, you can install the corresponding language pack and repeat the process.
6. Demo Video.
You can watch the following demo video by select the subtitle to your preferred subtitle language.