How to Fix the Insert Icons Menu Language Issue in Office
Question details
The user needs to fix the Insert Icons menu displaying in an incorrect language in PowerPoint and Word.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Device & OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Scenario
- Accessing the Insert Icons feature in Office applications.
- Observed behavior
- The Insert Icons menu appears in an unexpected language in Word and PowerPoint, though it displays correctly in Excel. Standard repair and reinstall procedures do not fix the problem.
Ensure your computer is connected to the internet and save any open documents before proceeding with Office updates or modifying language settings.
Update Microsoft Office to the Latest Build
A known bug in specific Office builds can cause localized UI features, like the Icons menu, to display in the wrong language. Updating to the latest release often resolves this.
Cloud-connected features in Microsoft Office sometimes experience synchronization bugs in specific updates. Installing the newest Microsoft 365 build will apply the latest patches for display languages.
Launch any Office application (like Word or Excel) and open a blank document. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Account' from the bottom-left menu.
Under the Product Information section on the right, click on the 'Update Options' button.
Select 'Update Now' from the drop-down menu. Allow Microsoft 365 to download and install the newest updates.
Once the update process completes, restart your computer and open PowerPoint or Word to check if the Insert Icons menu displays the correct language.
Verify Office Language Preferences
Ensure your display and authoring languages are properly configured and prioritized in the Office settings.
Test with a New Windows User Profile
If the issue persists, your current Windows user profile might have corrupted language cache files.
Try WPS Office for a Bug-Free, Multi-Language Document Experience
If you continue experiencing unexpected language or display bugs in Microsoft 365, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible alternative for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without the hassle of subscription bugs.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the fast installation.
- 3. Open Your Documents: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files without losing any formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does only the Insert Icons menu appear in a different language?
The Insert Icons feature relies on connected cloud services. Occasionally, specific Microsoft Office build versions contain bugs that fail to synchronize your local computer's display language with these cloud-based menus, causing only specific features to display incorrectly.
How do I change the default language in Microsoft Word?
Go to File > Options > Language. Under the 'Office display language' section, click your preferred language, select 'Set as Preferred', and then restart Word to apply the changes.
Does reinstalling Office fix language display issues?
Not always. If the issue is caused by a bug in the specific Microsoft 365 build version or corrupted user profile data, a standard reinstall or repair might not resolve it. Updating to a newer build patch is usually the most effective solution.
How can I check my current Office version and build number?
Open any Office application, click on 'File', and select 'Account'. Your version and build number will be listed on the right side of the screen under the 'About' section in Product Information.
