Check spelling and grammar in a different language
If you need to add text that's in a language other than the one you normally use, Office can help check spelling and grammar for you. Receive basic guidance in more than 20 languages, and spelling suggestions in more than 80, using Editor with Microsoft 365 .
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Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Publisher 2021, OneNote 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Publisher 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, OneNote 2013, Publisher 2013
Set up or change the languages used to check spelling and grammar ...
Go to Review > Language > Set Proofing Language. Note: Languages in use in the document display at the top. Languages with downloaded proofing tools have a checkmark symbol. If you don't want Word, PowerPoint, or Outlook to mark errors in the selected text, select Do not check spelling or grammar.
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Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Publisher 2021, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Publisher 2019, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Publisher 2016, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Publisher 2013
Troubleshoot checking spelling and grammar in multiple languages
This article addresses common problems and helps you make sure your text is identified with the correct language; that the correct language dictionary is being used to check your spelling and grammar; and that the automated language tools in Office are enabled.
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Publisher for Microsoft 365, Publisher 2021, Publisher 2019, Publisher 2016, Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Access 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, Excel 2010, Word 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010, OneNote 2010, Project 2010, Project Standard 2010, Publisher 2010, Visio 2010, Visio Standard 2010, Excel 2007, Word 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, OneNote 2007, Project 2007, Visio 2007
Language Accessory Pack for Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Support
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin
Change the language Office uses in its menus and proofing tools
Set up or change the languages used to check spelling and grammar. What languages are supported in Office? Translate text into a different language. Remove languages and fonts you don't use. Right-to-left language features. Change the display or editing language for your documents in Microsoft Office.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel for the web, Word for the web, PowerPoint for the web, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Publisher 2021, Office 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Publisher 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2019 for Mac, Word 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Excel for iPad, Word for iPad, PowerPoint for iPad, Excel for iPhone, Word for iPhone, PowerPoint for iPhone, Word for Android tablets, Excel for Android tablets, PowerPoint for Android tablets, Excel for Android phones, Excel for Windows Phone 10, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint for Android phones, PowerPoint for Windows Phone 10, PowerPoint Mobile, Word for Android phones, Word for Windows Phone 10, Word Mobile
Turn on automatic language detection - Microsoft Support
Check spelling and grammar in a different language. Detect the language you're typing and automatically enables the proofing tools for that language.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Access 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, SharePoint Designer 2010, OneNote 2010, Publisher 2010
test: Office language interface pack (LIP) downloads
Language interface packs (LIPs) change the language for the ribbon and commands for some Office applications, and include a spell checker for their language.
Check grammar and spelling with the Microsoft Editor browser extension
Check grammar and spelling with the Microsoft Editor browser extension. The Editor browser extension checks for grammar and spelling mistakes, and it makes suggestions for refining your writing, like addressing passive voice or wordiness.
Add or edit words in a spell check dictionary - Microsoft Support
Open the Custom Dictionaries dialog box. On the File tab, select Options and open the proofing options: In most Office programs: Select the Proofing tab. In Outlook: On the Mail tab, select the Spelling and Autocorrect button and choose Proofing. Make sure the Suggest from main dictionary only check box is cleared. Select Custom Dictionaries.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, OneNote 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Access 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, Publisher 2010
Check spelling in OneNote for Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Check spelling as you type. OneNote for Windows 10 for the desktop automatically checks for and marks potential spelling errors with a red squiggly line: Right-click the underlined word and, from the proofing options, choose a suggested word, add your word to the dictionary, or ignore the error.
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OneNote for Windows 10