How to Change the Display and Authoring Language in Microsoft Office

To change the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Confirm the Account, Product, and Expected Result

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick Supported Workflow

First, open an Office app and select File > Options > Language. Next, under Office display language, add or select the required language and choose Set as Preferred, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Change the Display and Authoring Language in Microsoft Office

1. Open an Office app and select File > Options > Language
2. Under Office display language, add or select the required language and choose Set as Preferred
3. Under Office authoring languages and proofing, add the same language and install proofing tools if Office marks them unavailable
4. Close every Office app and reopen the program so the display-language change can take effect
5. Create a test document and verify menus, spelling tools, date formats, and keyboard input before changing other regional settings

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

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If changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office depends on a Microsoft-only setting, add-in, macro, account, or cloud service, WPS Office cannot change that proprietary state. Complete the Microsoft-side step with the official control described above.

While you work on changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office, WPS Office provides a free Microsoft Office-compatible workspace through Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation, and PDF. It opens and saves common DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF files in a familiar interface, so related local work can continue without waiting for the Microsoft-side issue to be fixed.

For work related to changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office, WPS AI can assist with drafting and rewriting in Writer, formulas and data insights in Spreadsheets, editable slide creation in Presentation, and summaries or document questions in PDF.

Test advanced macros, add-ins, external connections, sensitivity controls, and Microsoft-only cloud integrations on a copy before moving a critical workflow. WPS AI availability and usage limits can vary by plan, platform, region, and app version.

Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account, app, and file owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check before changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office?

Open an Office app and select File > Options > Language. This establishes the exact scope before any broader change.

Which controls are used for changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office?

Under Office display language, add or select the required language and choose Set as Preferred. Use the named menu, page, or setting on a limited test item first.

What should I verify if changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office does not produce the expected result?

Under Office authoring languages and proofing, add the same language and install proofing tools if Office marks them unavailable. Recheck ownership, permissions, product version, and the named entry point before applying another change.

How can I confirm that changing the display and authoring language in Microsoft Office was successful?

Create a test document and verify menus, spelling tools, date formats, and keyboard input before changing other regional settings. Repeat the original action and confirm that the result remains after reopening the app, file, or portal.