# Choosing Mapeo Mobile settings

The following settings can be easily changed in Mapeo Mobile:

* [#language](#language "mention")
* [#gps-coordinate-format](#gps-coordinate-format "mention")
* [#experiments](#experiments "mention") (activate experimental features)

## Language

Mapeo Mobile is currently available in more than 15 languages, but it can be translated into any additional language using the Crowdin platform. For more on translation, see: [translating](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/customization-options/translating "mention")

To change the language of Mapeo Mobile:

1. Click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FePeKKh1lMNl1CF7Emg5W%2Fapp%20icons_observation-list_35px.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1c312590-3e62-4bbb-8486-9d9c337625e8" alt="" data-size="line"> **Observations List,** then click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FHYjvA5GxV5cVDVny2SAW%2Fapp%20icons_Settings.png?alt=media&#x26;token=73fa7753-ac3c-4d05-a0c0-9b658ae2168a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Settings** and select **Language.**
2. On the **Language** screen, select the language you would like to use for Mapeo Mobile. The language of the application will change automatically.
3. To return to the home screen of the application, click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F0ItNjEZXvdVtgj7jSdnm%2Fapp%20icons_back%20arrow.png?alt=media&#x26;token=329f713a-1f8b-4644-b83a-e6f9ed496470" alt="" data-size="line"> **Back** as many times as necessary.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FOWtJgqauOYPa6VPTbqnv%2FObservations_list_button.jpg?alt=media\&token=b1cc1533-fb24-4666-aa63-001ac550803a) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FpNJKNlFKzA8UKpKscovT%2FObservation%20screen-Settings%20button.jpg?alt=media\&token=d15a1281-50fb-42ec-8d54-08ca5b6644f8) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FYubzzshZvjSn4e8Ddomb%2FSettinge%20screen%20-%20select%20Language.jpg?alt=media\&token=9eacef98-c875-422f-ab19-95f9016943ca) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FCVpL7JSicImq0VXtCVvQ%2FLanguage%20screen.jpg?alt=media\&token=7542db2b-eed1-4f3a-8e05-13cba7bef369)

> **▶** Video available: [How to change the language of Mapeo Mobile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hhrbi_dvGU\&list=PLI10lL3Yr-k2MUMquVTaQxZoiQqfT_eID\&index=5\&t=31s)

## GPS coordinate format

Mapeo Mobile supports three GPS coordinate formats: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Degrees/Minutes/Seconds (DMS), and Decimal Degrees (DD).

To change the coordinate format used:

1. Click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FePeKKh1lMNl1CF7Emg5W%2Fapp%20icons_observation-list_35px.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1c312590-3e62-4bbb-8486-9d9c337625e8" alt="" data-size="line"> **Observations List,** then click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FHYjvA5GxV5cVDVny2SAW%2Fapp%20icons_Settings.png?alt=media&#x26;token=73fa7753-ac3c-4d05-a0c0-9b658ae2168a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Settings** and select **Coordinate Format.**
2. On the **Coordinate Format** screen, click on the format you would like to use and it will automatically change inside the application.
3. To return to the home screen of the application, click on <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F0ItNjEZXvdVtgj7jSdnm%2Fapp%20icons_back%20arrow.png?alt=media&#x26;token=329f713a-1f8b-4644-b83a-e6f9ed496470" alt="" data-size="line"> **Back** as many times as necessary.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FOWtJgqauOYPa6VPTbqnv%2FObservations_list_button.jpg?alt=media\&token=b1cc1533-fb24-4666-aa63-001ac550803a) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FpNJKNlFKzA8UKpKscovT%2FObservation%20screen-Settings%20button.jpg?alt=media\&token=d15a1281-50fb-42ec-8d54-08ca5b6644f8) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FYMZYFWonSf210bkbXllG%2FSelect%20Coordinate%20format.jpg?alt=media\&token=1fb108bf-6adf-49a8-a6fc-ac837ece672c) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FKzbT5RDXUejgzmjG0YeE%2FCoordinate%20Format%20screen.jpg?alt=media\&token=77415cc1-d8c4-4750-ae2a-ef3d9a0820a0)

## Experiments

The **Experiments** screen contains new, experimental features that are in ongoing development.&#x20;

For more on how to activate and test these features, see [experiments-turning-on-experimental-features](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-mobile-installation-setup/experiments-turning-on-experimental-features "mention")