Step 1: Open the Language Preferences
To begin, open any Office application such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Click on the ‘File’ tab located in the top left corner of the window, then select ‘Options’ from the menu.
A new window will appear. Look for the ‘Language’ section which should be located towards the bottom of the left-hand sidebar. Click on it to proceed.
Step 2: Add or Remove Editing Languages
In the Language Preferences window, you will see a list of installed editing languages. To add a new language, click on the ‘Add additional editing languages’ dropdown menu and select the desired language from the list. Click ‘Add’ to include it in Office 2016.
If you wish to remove a language, select the language from the list and click on the ‘Remove’ button. Be cautious as this action will permanently remove the language from Office 2016.
Step 3: Change Display and Help Languages
In addition to editing languages, Office 2016 also allows you to change the display and help languages. This means you can have the user interface in one language while using another language for editing.
To change the display and help language, go back to the Language Preferences window. Under the ‘Choose Display and Help languages’ section, select the desired languages from the lists provided.
Once you have chosen your preferred languages, click on the ‘Set as Default’ button to make them the default options for all Office 2016 applications.
Step 4: Confirm and Restart Office
After making the necessary language changes, it is essential to confirm and restart Office for the changes to take effect. Click on the ‘OK’ button in the Language Preferences window to save your settings.
Close all Office applications and reopen them to see the updated language settings in action. You should notice the changes reflected in the user interface, editing tools, and language-specific features.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the language settings in Office 2016. Whether you want to use multiple languages for editing or simply need to correct a language mistake, Office provides the flexibility to accommodate your needs.
Remember, having the right language settings in Office can significantly improve your productivity, particularly if you work with multilingual teams or clients. So don’t hesitate to explore the options and make Office 2016 work for you!
- Step 1: Open the Language Preferences
- Step 2: Add or Remove Editing Languages
- Step 3: Change Display and Help Languages
- Step 4: Confirm and Restart Office