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How to Fix Excel Using English When Danish is the Preferred Language
Question details
The user needs Microsoft Excel to display and function in Danish to match their Windows system preferences, rather than defaulting to English.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Configuring preferred language settings for Office applications.
- Observed behavior
- Excel continues to display its interface and menus in English even though Danish is installed and selected as the Windows and Office authoring language.
Ensure you have an active internet connection in case you need to download a display language pack from Microsoft. Save and close all open Excel workbooks, as changing the display language requires a restart of the application.
Set Danish as the Office Display Language
The authoring language only affects proofing and spell-check tools. To change the user interface (ribbons, buttons, and menus), you must explicitly change the Office Display Language in Excel options.
Office separates display language from authoring language. Even if you type and spell-check in Danish, the interface will remain English until the display settings are explicitly updated.
Launch Microsoft Excel. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner of the ribbon, then select 'Options' at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Excel Options dialog box, click on 'Language' in the left-hand pane.
Under the 'Office display language' section, look for Danish. If it is not listed, click 'Install additional display languages from Office.com' and follow the prompts to download it.
Select Danish from the display language list, click the 'Set as Preferred' button, and then click 'OK'.
Close Excel completely and reopen it for the new language interface to take effect.
Configure Office to Match Windows Language Settings
If your Windows operating system is already set to Danish, you can configure Excel to automatically inherit this system-wide setting.
Switch to WPS Office for a Hassle-Free Multilingual Experience
If you are tired of struggling with complex Microsoft Office language configurations and separate pack downloads, try WPS Office. It offers a lightweight, highly compatible alternative with easy-to-manage language settings, allowing you to seamlessly work in your preferred language without extra configuration headaches.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installer for your Windows PC.
- 2. Choose Your Language: Install the software and easily select your preferred interface language from the integrated global settings menu.
- 3. Open Your Excel Files: Double-click your existing .xlsx spreadsheets to open them directly in WPS Spreadsheet with perfect formatting retention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Excel spell check work in Danish but the menus are in English?
This happens when Danish is set as the 'Authoring language' and 'Proofing tool', but English is still configured as the 'Office display language'. You need to adjust the display language settings in Excel Options to fix the menus.
Do I need to download a separate language pack to make Excel Danish?
If Danish is not listed in your 'Office display language' settings, you will need to download and install the Danish Language Accessory Pack for Microsoft Office. This can be done directly via the 'Install additional display languages' button in Excel.
Will changing the display language in Excel change it for Word and PowerPoint too?
Yes, Microsoft Office language settings are shared across all core applications. Changing the display or authoring language in Excel will automatically apply the same settings to Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Can I use different interface languages for different Office applications?
No, Office display and authoring language settings are applied globally across the entire Microsoft Office suite for your specific user profile on Windows.
