If you have not set a default language in Microsoft Word document before, follow the instructions in this current article (stay on this page) first. Then, if you would like to change the language in a single article, refer to the instructions to Set a new language in a Microsoft Word document (PC).
1. Open the Microsoft Word document that you want to set a language for.
2. Click the Review tab.
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3. Click the dropdown menu under Language, and select Language Preferences...
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4. A pop-up window will appear.
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If English (United States) is set as your default language but the setting is not reflected in your document, follow the instructions in Step 5 to set it to another language. Then, repeat the steps in this article to reset the default language to English (United States).
5.1. Click [Add additional editing languages].
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5.2. Select the desired language from the dropdown list.
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5.3. Click Add.
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5.4. The selected language will be added to the Editing Language list above.
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6. Select the desired language, click Set as Default.
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7. Click Yes.
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8. The selected language should be changed to the default language. Click OK.
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9. You'll be prompted to restart your Microsoft Word for the changes to take effect. Click OK, close and reopen your document.
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10. The chosen language should be now applied to the document and displayed at the bottom of the Word document.
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