# Welcome to the Highcharts Maps JS (highmaps) Options Reference

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# lang

An object containing language-related strings and settings. A typical setup uses `Highcharts.setOptions` to make the options apply to all charts in the same page.

    Highcharts.setOptions({
        lang: {
            locale: 'fr'
        }
    });