Ukrainian Display Language Support in Office for Mac
Question details
Users are seeking information on how to set Ukrainian as the display language for Microsoft Office applications on Mac.
- Product
- Microsoft Office for Mac
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Attempting to change the application user interface and menus to the Ukrainian language.
- Observed behavior
- Ukrainian is not available as a display language in Office for Mac, and Microsoft has not provided a timeline for adding it.
Ensure your macOS operating system is up to date and check your current system language settings under General > Language & Region, as Office for Mac relies on your macOS language preferences.
Vote for Feedback and Use a Supported Alternative Language
Since Ukrainian is currently unsupported as a UI language in Office for Mac, you should select an alternative language for the interface while voting for Ukrainian support on Microsoft's feedback portal.
Microsoft Office for Mac currently lacks official support for a Ukrainian user interface. There is no publicly available timeline for when this feature will be added.
To help prioritize this addition, users are encouraged to submit and vote on feature requests. In the meantime, you must rely on another supported language (such as English, Polish, or another familiar language) for your Office applications.
Visit the official Microsoft Support website to review the current list of supported display languages for Office for Mac, and choose an alternative language you are comfortable using.
Click the Apple menu, go to System Settings > General > Language & Region. Drag your chosen alternative supported language to the top of the 'Preferred Languages' list so Office will use it.
Navigate to the Microsoft Feedback Portal online, search for 'Ukrainian display language Office for Mac', and click the 'Vote' button on existing requests to help the development team evaluate demand.
Try WPS Office for Mac as a Lightweight Alternative
If Microsoft Office for Mac does not meet your specific language, performance, or budget requirements, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative that offers seamless transition and a familiar user interface.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the Mac version of the software.
- 2. Install the application: Open the downloaded DMG file and drag the WPS Office icon into your Applications folder.
- 3. Open your files: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents without losing any formatting.

Frequently Asked Questions
Will Microsoft add Ukrainian display language to Office for Mac in the future?
Currently, Microsoft has not provided a publicly available timeline for adding Ukrainian as a display language. The addition largely depends on user demand, which is why voting on the Microsoft Feedback Portal is highly recommended.
Can I type in Ukrainian even if the Office for Mac interface is in English?
Yes. The display language limitation only affects the application menus and buttons. You can type in Ukrainian by adding the Ukrainian keyboard layout in your macOS System Settings under Keyboard > Text Input.
How do I change the display language in Office for Mac?
Office for Mac automatically uses the primary language set in your macOS. To change it, go to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Language & Region, and drag your preferred supported language to the top of the list, then restart your Office applications.




