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How to Remove Swedish and Change Word Display Language to English
Question details
The user needs to remove Swedish as a secondary language in Microsoft Word and restore the application's entire display language back to English.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- The user accidentally added Swedish or no longer needs it, and wants their Office interface to display strictly in English without interference from secondary languages.
- Observed behavior
- Word and Microsoft Office are currently displaying menus or proofing in Swedish, and the language persists as an active secondary language that the user is struggling to remove.
Ensure that you have English fully installed on your Windows system as a preferred language. It is also highly recommended to save your work and close all Microsoft Office applications before making system-level language changes.
Adjust Language Settings Directly in Microsoft Word
Use Word's built-in Options menu to manually set your display language to English and remove Swedish from your authoring and proofing list.
Microsoft Word allows you to separate your display language (the language used for buttons, tabs, and menus) from your authoring language (the language used for spelling and grammar checks).
Launch Microsoft Word, click on 'File' in the top-left corner of the screen, and select 'Options' located at the very bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Word Options dialog box, click on the 'Language' tab from the sidebar on the left.
Under the 'Office display language' section, click on 'English' to highlight it, then click the 'Set as Preferred' button.
Scroll down to the 'Office authoring languages and proofing' section. Click on 'Swedish' to select it, then click the 'Remove' button. If you still need Swedish for spell checking, you can leave it here while keeping English as the display language. Click 'OK' and restart Word.
Remove the Swedish Language from Windows Settings
If Microsoft Word automatically reverts to Swedish, you may need to remove Swedish from your Windows system's preferred languages.
Experience Seamless Language Management with WPS Office
Struggling with complex, intertwined system language settings in Microsoft Word? Try WPS Office, a free and lightweight alternative that makes customizing your workspace effortless while maintaining seamless compatibility with all your Microsoft Office documents.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website to download the free suite and follow the quick installation prompts.
- 2. Open Global Settings: Launch WPS Writer, click the 'Settings' icon (gear) in the top-right corner, and select 'Switch Language'.
- 3. Select English: Choose English from the available language packs, click apply, and enjoy your fully localized workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Swedish keep reappearing in Word after I delete it?
This usually happens because Swedish is still set as a preferred language or keyboard layout in your Windows operating system settings. Word often syncs with Windows preferences, so you must remove it from 'Windows Settings > Time & Language > Language' to stop it from reappearing.
Can I keep Swedish for spell check but use English for the menus?
Yes. In Word, navigate to File > Options > Language. You can set English as your preferred 'Office display language' at the top, while keeping Swedish listed strictly under the 'Office authoring languages and proofing' section at the bottom.
Does changing the display language in Word affect Excel and PowerPoint?
Yes. The display language settings in Microsoft Office are universal. Changing your display language to English from within Microsoft Word will automatically apply the English interface to Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well.
What if English is not listed in my Office display language options?
If English is missing, you need to download the language pack. Inside the Word Language options menu, click the 'Install additional display languages from Office.com' link, choose English, and let Office download and install the necessary files.
