Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac Word for the web

  1. On the File tab, select Options.

  2. Select the Language tab and:

  • Under Office display language, choose a language and select Set as Preferred.

  • Under Office authoring languages and proofing, choose a language and select Set as Preferred.

    Note: If you don't see the language you want, select Add a language and select Add.  The new language appears in the list of editing languages so you can set it as the default.

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