The easiest way to get language packs for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT is to download and install them using the Language Control Panel. Download and install additional languages to view menus, dialog boxes, and other user interface items in your preferred language.

Learn how to download, install, and configure Language Accessory Packs for Microsoft 365 to add additional display, help, and proofing tools to Microsoft 365.

Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings.

Change the language for selected text. When you write sentences that contain words in different languages, the Detect Language Automatically function may not recognize a language other than the default.

If a language is listed under Preferred languages but doesn't appear on the Windows display language list, you'll first need to install its language pack (if it's available).. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region.

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The new Microsoft Edge defaults to use the same language as your system.. To change the language: Go to Settings and more > Settings .

Under Proofing, if your language shows as Installed, you're ready to go.Otherwise press Not installed and Office will take you to a page where you can download the necessary Language Accessory Pack for that language. Follow the instructions on that page to download and install the pack, then come back to the Office Language Preferences dialog box to confirm that it's now installed.

Introduction . An update is available that adds support for the Dutch (Belgian) language pack in Windows 8 and Windows RT. More Information Update information

You can use the Office language options to add a language, to choose the UI display language, and to set the authoring and proofing language. The language options are in the Set the Office Language Preferences section of the Office Options dialog box, which you can access by going to File > Options > Language.The display and authoring languages can be set independently.