Office 365 proofing default language not saved - Microsoft Community

i can set default spelling language new messages – “detect language automatically” unchecked - but after restarting outlook , opening new message the current default language still same. it still windows display language (in case english), not language i wanted be.

my goal keep english as window display language, and use dutch in office default proofing language.

i tried run outlook administrator, that not help.

 

a workaround to  choose dutch in language bar (i have 2 languages defined in windows, i.e. english (default) , dutch. can press alt-shift toggle between both languages. is there better way?

 

i'm using windows 10 version 1709 , office 365.

 

 

thanks.

leo eg1

 

hi leo,

 

office programs can detect language set on computer automatically. use language, need set manually in application every time you’ll use it. actually, have 2 methods resolve concern:  

 

method 1: add language , set default in outlook options. so, check article on how can done accordingly.

 

method 2: reinstall office program on computer preferred language. check link , follow procedures on how it.

 

in event solution provided above didn’t work you, suggest submit concern in our office uservoice feedback platform. way, can improve office program features , overall functionality in future updates , our microsoft engineers have better visibility on features important you.

 

should have other concerns, don’t hesitate let know.

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