Check spelling and grammar in a different language
Set the proofing language to check spelling in different languages within a single document. Get suggestions in different languages with Editor.
Applies To:
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, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, OneNote 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, PowerPoint 2024 for Mac, 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 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016
Set up or change the languages used to check spelling and grammar
Adding an input language lets you set a language-preference order for websites and apps, as well as change your keyboard language. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Select the language that has the keyboard you want, then select Options. Select Add a keyboard and choose the keyboard you want to add.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, 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
Language packs for Windows - Microsoft Support
Use the Add a language feature to install another language for Windows 11 to view menus, dialog boxes, and supported apps and websites in that language. To do this: Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Go to Preferred languages, select Add a language.
Change the language Office uses in its menus and proofing tools
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.
Applies To:
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 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Word 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2024 for Mac, PowerPoint 2024 for Mac, 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 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
Manage the input and display language settings in Windows
Learn how to change Windows display language and keyboard layout settings for websites and apps.
Install a language for Windows - Microsoft Support
Choose a language from the Windows display language menu. Get steps for how to install a language pack in Windows 10.
Language Accessory Pack for Microsoft 365
Learn how to download, install, and configure Language Accessory Packs for Microsoft 365 to add additional display, help, and proofing tools to Microsoft 365.
Applies To:
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 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, 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
Local Experience Packs - Microsoft Support
Update your display language preferences by selecting the Start button > Settings > Time & Language > Language. Use the Windows display language menu to switch between installed languages. Use Windows 10 in your preferred language with Local Experience Packs.
Manage language settings in Outlook - Microsoft Support
At the top of the page, select Settings and then select General > Language and time. Under Outlook settings in the Language field select your language. Click Save. Manage time zone settings in Outlook . Set the language settings for Outlook.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
Manage display language settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu, or, next to Preferred languages, select Add a language to install the one you want if it isn't listed. Get steps for how to select display language preferences in Windows.