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How to Find a Language Pack for Office 2013 Professional Plus
Question details
The user is attempting to locate and install a language pack or proofing tools for Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to add a new display language or spelling and grammar checker to an existing Office 2013 installation.
- Observed behavior
- The user cannot find the complete language pack because the product is unsupported, and available downloads like Service Pack 1 act only as updates rather than the full installation package.
Confirm that you are running Office 2013 Professional Plus and check if your organization has access to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center, as legacy enterprise files are often restricted.
Check Microsoft Volume Licensing and Official Archives
Because Office 2013 is out of support, you must locate the original base language pack through legacy enterprise portals rather than standard consumer download pages.
Microsoft no longer provides new proofing tools or standard download links for unsupported products like Office 2013. The widely available 'Office 2013 Language Pack Service Pack 1' is strictly an update patch.
You cannot use Service Pack 1 to install a new language; it will only install if the base proofing tools are already present on your system.
Since Professional Plus is typically an enterprise edition, log into the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) using your organization's credentials.
Navigate to the 'Downloads and Keys' section and search specifically for 'Office 2013 Language Pack', ensuring you select the complete package and not just an update.
Download the language pack version (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches your existing Office 2013 Professional Plus installation.
Execute the downloaded file to install the base language pack, and only afterward apply the Service Pack 1 update if needed.
Upgrade to WPS Office for Built-In Multi-Language Support
Since Office 2013 has reached its end of life and finding official language packs is increasingly difficult, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a free, modern alternative that supports multiple languages instantly while maintaining strict compatibility with your existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Software: Run the installer and follow the quick on-screen instructions to set up the modern office suite.
- 3. Change Your Language Seamlessly: Open WPS Office, go to Settings, and select 'Language' to instantly switch your interface and proofing tools to your preferred language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't the Office 2013 Language Pack Service Pack 1 install on my computer?
Service Pack 1 (SP1) is not a complete language pack; it is only an update. It requires you to have the original base language pack or proofing tools already installed before it can be applied.
Does Microsoft still offer proofing tools for Office 2013?
No, Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2013, meaning they no longer provide new proofing tools, feature updates, or standard download links for its language packs.
Can I use any Office 2013 language pack with the Professional Plus edition?
Not necessarily. Office 2013 Professional Plus is generally a volume-licensed product, and standard consumer language packs may fail to install. You typically need the specific language media from the Volume Licensing Service Center.
