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How to Remove Swedish as the Display Language in Microsoft Word
Question details
The user needs to remove Swedish, which was added as a secondary language, and restore English as the default display language in Microsoft Word.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Modifying language preferences to eliminate an unwanted secondary language and restore the default interface.
- Observed behavior
- Swedish is set as a display or input language in Microsoft Word and the user is unable to easily remove it to revert to English.
Determine whether Swedish is currently affecting your Office display language, your document proofing language, or your system's keyboard layout, as each requires a slightly different removal method.
Set English as Preferred and Remove Swedish in Word
Change your Office language preferences directly within Microsoft Word to restore English as your primary display and proofing language.
Microsoft Word separates its display language (menus and buttons) from its authoring and proofing languages. You must ensure English is set as preferred for both before you can remove the Swedish language pack.
Launch Microsoft Word. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Options' at the bottom of the left sidebar.
In the Word Options dialog box, click on 'Language' in the left-hand menu.
Under the 'Office display language' section, click on English and select 'Set as Preferred'. Repeat this under the 'Office authoring languages and proofing' section.
Click on Swedish in the list of languages and click the 'Remove' button. If the button is grayed out, ensure English is properly set as your preferred language first.
Click 'OK' to save your changes, then completely close and restart Microsoft Word for the new language settings to take effect.
Remove the Swedish Keyboard Layout in Windows
If Word is unexpectedly typing in Swedish, you may have accidentally installed or switched to a Swedish keyboard layout in your Windows system settings.
Experience Easy Language Management with WPS Office
If you find Microsoft Word's language configuration confusing, try WPS Office. It offers a streamlined, user-friendly interface for managing display and proofing languages without the hassle, while retaining perfect compatibility with your existing documents.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download the free Office suite to your device.
- 2. Open a Document: Launch WPS Writer and open any existing .docx files with perfect formatting compatibility.
- 3. Manage Languages Easily: Navigate to the settings menu to configure your preferred display and proofing languages in a clear, straightforward interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Word keep typing in Swedish instead of English?
You might have accidentally switched your Windows keyboard layout. You can press 'Alt + Shift' or 'Windows Key + Space' to quickly toggle back to the English keyboard.
Can I have English as the display language but keep Swedish as a proofing language?
Yes, Microsoft Word allows you to separate these settings. You can set the Office display language to English while keeping Swedish active under the 'Office authoring languages and proofing' section in Word Options.
Why is the 'Remove' button grayed out for Swedish in Word?
The remove button is disabled if Swedish is currently set as your preferred default language, or if it is the only language installed. You must set English (or another language) as the preferred language first before you can remove Swedish.
Will removing the Swedish language pack delete my translated documents?
No. Changing your display or proofing language only affects the Microsoft Word interface and spell checker. It does not alter or translate the actual text inside your saved documents.
