Word for Mac: Change language

In this practical tip, we explain how to change the language in Word for Mac.

Change language in Word for Mac

For example, if you write a document in English and want to use the appropriate spell checker, do the following:

1. Open the appropriate document in Word for Mac.
2. Select a single paragraph whose language you want to change, or the entire document ("cmd" + "A").
3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar and then on "Language ...".
4. Select the desired language and click on "OK".

Change the default language in Word for Mac

If you would generally like to use another language in Word, change the default language:

1. Open Word for Mac.
2. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar and on "Language ...".
3. Select the new language and click on the "Standard ..." button at the bottom left. Confirm the following message with "Yes".