Change the language Office uses in its menus and proofing tools
To change your editing language in Word for Mac or PowerPoint for Mac, go to Tools > Language, select your language, and select OK. To make it the default for all new documents select Default.
Add an editing or authoring language or set language preferences …
Open an Office program, such as Word. Select File > Options > Language. Under Office display language, on the Set the Office Language Preferences, select Install additional display languages from Office.com. Choose the desired language in the …
Set up or change the languages used to check spelling ...
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 . Under Preferred languages , select the language that contains the keyboard you want, and then select Options .
Switch between languages using the Language bar
Click the language icon on the Language bar, which should appear on your task bar near where the clock is, and then click the language that you want to use. Keyboard shortcut: To switch between keyboard layouts, press Alt+Shift.
Check spelling and grammar in a different language
In Word for the web, click or tap where you're going to add text, or select the text that you want to mark as a different language. On the Review tab, select Editor > Set Proofing Language . Scroll to the language you want to use and select it.
Check or change language settings - Microsoft Support
Microsoft support language settings. Set the region, device language, and spoken language for your products and services.
Language Accessory Pack for Microsoft 365
Check spelling and grammar in a different language. Translate text into a different 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.
Change your display language and time zone in Microsoft ...
At the top corner of your screen, select Settings to open the Settings pane, then select Change your language. Under Display Language, select the pencil icon, then select your language from the list. If you want, make changes to the time zone and time displays as well.
Troubleshoot checking spelling and grammar in multiple …
To manually change the language of particular words or a section of text in Word, do the following: On the Review tab, in the Language group, click Language > Set Proofing Language. (In Word 2007, click Set Language in the Proofing group.)
Check grammar, spelling, and more in Word - Microsoft Support
Your document might be written in more than one language, or you might want to switch to another language for Editor to check. If you are set up to use multiple authoring languages (File > Options > Language), Word detects the language you’re writing in, and Editor will check for issues in that language.