Microsoft Word: Set the Document Language | IT@UMN (2024)
Screen readers can read text and follow directions in multiple languages; they can also switch seamlessly from one language to the next. This helps people from a broad range of language backgrounds access the text in your documents. However, screen reader software does not automatically identify the language of a document. Follow the steps to set the document language.
Go to the “Review” tab at the top of your Word document. Then click on the “Language” button on the left side of the toolbar. A drop-down menu with various language options will appear. Choose your preferred language.
Make sure that the correct dictionary language location is selected for your text—for example, English (United States) instead of English (United Kingdom). To change the dictionary to a particular language in Word, do the following: On the Review tab, in the Language group, click Language > Set Proofing Language.
Click the dropdown icon next to More in the top right side of your screen.Click Multilingual.Click the Primary language text bar.Type in your preferred primary language.
Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region. In Preferred languages, select Add a language, enter the language you want, then select Next.
Make sure the document has English enabled. Open the Word document, click the "Review" tab, then click the Language button, Language, and "Set Proofing Language." English should be the selected language.
General options lets you change user interface, personalization, and startup settings for your copy of Word and documents. To see general options for working with Word, click File > Options > General.
One reason languages change is because we are constantly developing new things to talk about, so we need to create new words, expressions, and grammar to communicate about the new topics. We very often do this by repurposing existing words.
You could consider reinstalling Windows using the English version, if that's not possible or you'd prefer not to do this then you can check to see if English is installed & what language is set: Start>Settings>Time & Language>Language & Region, ensure English is installed & set as default.
Go to “File” and select “Options.” Then, choose “Advanced” and scroll down until you find the “General” category. Here, you can change the default file format and Plain Text file encoding. Try different settings to see which one works.
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