Windows 10: Default short date format change for English (Canada)

Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...da/ba-p/582763

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Short Date Format

I have a device (HTC HD2) with windows mobile 6.5. I would like to set my short date format to dd/MM/yy for my region (English - South Africa). However, when I select English - South Africa, the only available options are (yy/MM/dd and yy-MM-dd),
and it does not allow me to overtype with my personal preference!!!

Is there a way to allow me to overtype with my preferred format, or is there a way for me to edit the available options that populate the dropdown list, and possibly add my own format so that it will appear in the list for me to select?

P.S. I know that changing the region to say English - United Kingdom, will give me my preferred format as an option, however I don't want to change my region to United Kingdom as I don't want that setting to influence any other app that may require
this region value to be correct!!

 

Is there language pack for English(Canada)?

Hi Jim,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow these steps to add English (Canada) language from control panel.

• 
  Type language in the search bar on desktop of Windows 10, then click on
  Add a language tab in the language Window.
  
• 
  Click on English tab in the
  Add a language Window, then double click on English (Canada) to add to
  change your language preferences in the language Window under
  Control panel.
  

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the updated information, in order to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Cannot download English (Canada) speech package in Windows 10

A fix was released as part of KB3081424, Cumulative Update for Windows 10: August 5, 2015, for a problem Cortana was experiencing when installing language packs. Please make sure you've installed the latest Windows Updates before trying these steps.

1. Press Windows + I keys on the keyboard to open settings menu
   
2. Click on Time and language and select region and language.
   
3. Under Language option, check which language is Set as default.
   
4. If you find different language, you can change it by clicking on Add a language option.
   
5. Select your preferred language (English Canada) and click on Set as default under English UK language.
   
6. Now, click on English Canada and click on Options.
   
7. Download the language, handwriting and speech packs.
   
8. Now, click on Speech from the Time and language settings menu.
   
9. Check if you are able to select the speech settings to English Canada.
   
10. After performing above steps, check if you are able to use Cortana.