Learn how to download, install, and configure additional language packs for your version of Windows.

Set the region, device language, and spoken language for your products and services.

When you complete these actions, the proofing tools automatically detect your language. You don't need to complete these procedures in order, but we recommend it. You need to add a language pack for any languages you want used for spelling and grammar checks.

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

Learn how to change Windows display language and keyboard/input layout settings. These settings affect the language displayed in Windows, in apps, and at websites.

There are three areas in Microsoft Office where you may want to change the language. Editing or Authoring is the language in which you write and edit your content. You may need to install an associated keyboard for this language via Windows settings. Proofing tools are spelling and grammar check.

Change the language on the ribbon and commands for some Microsoft Office applications. Was this information helpful?

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie zusätzliche Sprachpakete für Ihre Version von Windows herunterladen, installieren und konfigurieren.

Install the language accessory pack for your desired language. Open any Office program, click File > Options > Language. Under Choose Editing Languages, make sure the language you want to use is added to the list. Under Choose Display and Help languages, change the default display and help languages for all Office apps.

To solve this problem, type more words in the language that you want, or clear the Detect language automatically check box. Detect the language you're typing and automatically enables the proofing tools for that language.