Windows intl.cpl equivalent in Linux
Displays system locale and keyboard settings.
intl.cpl
localectl status
localectl status
localectl status
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "intl.cpl" is used to show locale settings. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "localectl status". Displays system locale and keyboard settings. This reference is grouped under System & Storage → Time/Locale.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows intl.cpl maps to localectl status for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux disks, storage and mounts.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show locale settings
Displays system locale and keyboard settings.
localectl status
Show locale settings
localectl --help
Show command help when supported
man localectl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
localectl status
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: intl.cpl
localectl statusReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
localectl status | Show locale settings |
localectl --help | Show command help when supported |
man localectl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "localectl status" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | localectl status |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | localectl status |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | localectl status |
Same command on this distribution. |
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