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How to Restore Microsoft Office to English and Disable Hebrew Add-In
Question details
The user wants to restore the Microsoft Office interface and proofing language to English and disable a previously installed Hebrew language add-in.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- The user accidentally changed their Office language to Hebrew or no longer needs the Hebrew add-in, and wishes to revert everything to default English settings.
- Observed behavior
- The Office interface and proofing are displaying in Hebrew, and a Hebrew COM add-in is actively running.
Before changing the language settings, ensure that you save any open documents, as Microsoft Office requires a restart to fully apply a new display language.
Set English as the Preferred Display and Proofing Language
Use this solution to change the default interface and spell-check language of Microsoft Office back to English.
Microsoft Office allows you to customize the display and proofing languages independently. Setting English as the preferred language will immediately restore your menus, buttons, and spelling checks upon restart.
Launch Microsoft Word. Click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner (or top-right if currently in a right-to-left layout), then select 'Options' at the bottom of the menu.
In the Word Options dialog box, click on 'Language' in the side navigation pane.
Under both the 'Office display language' and 'Office authoring languages and proofing' sections, click on English and select 'Set as Preferred'.
Click 'OK' to save your changes. Close and restart all Microsoft Office applications for the new language settings to take effect.
Disable the Hebrew COM Add-in
Use this method if a specific Hebrew language add-in is altering your default Office behavior or causing issues.
Remove Hebrew from Windows Language Settings
Apply this solution if the Hebrew language was installed as a system-wide Windows display language, affecting Office alongside other applications.
Switch to WPS Office for a Hassle-Free Multilingual Experience
If you are tired of complex language settings and add-in issues in Microsoft Office, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative with a familiar user interface, making it incredibly simple to manage your preferred display and proofing languages without dealing with complex COM add-ins.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installation package for your device.
- 2. Install the Software: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup in minutes.
- 3. Set Your Language Easily: Open WPS Office, click on the Settings icon at the top right, choose 'Language', and effortlessly select English or any other preferred language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my Microsoft Word suddenly change to Hebrew?
This usually happens if a Hebrew language pack or add-in was intentionally or accidentally installed, or if your default Windows system display language was changed to Hebrew, prompting Office to match the system language.
Do I need to uninstall the Hebrew add-in completely?
Not necessarily. You can simply uncheck it in the COM Add-ins menu to disable it. This keeps the add-in installed on your computer but stops it from actively running when you open Office applications.
Will changing the display language affect the text in my existing documents?
No. Changing the Office display or proofing language only modifies the interface (like buttons and menus) and the spell checker settings. The actual text and formatting in your existing documents will remain exactly as you typed them.
