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Cajuf
Copper Contributor
Feb 12, 2024

Can't set proofing language

I like to have the display language of all Office applications set to English. However, I mostly write in Portuguese with them.   In both Outlook and Onenote I can't make the proofing tool work in ...
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LeonPavesic
Silver Contributor
Feb 13, 2024

Hi Cajuf,

do you have a Portuguese language pack installed on your Windows system?
Portuguese language pack installed on your Windows system can help with proofing in Office applications.

Here are the steps to install a language pack on Windows:

1. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
2. Choose Portuguese from the Add a language list under Preferred languages, and then select Options.
3. Select Download from the Download language pack option.
4. After the language pack is installed, select Back.


Language packs for Windows - Microsoft Support

Install a language for Windows - Microsoft Support

You can also try to repair your Office:
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support

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    Cajuf
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 24, 2024

    Yes, Portuguese language pack is installed, and even if it is my first preferred language, proofing will work as if I were writing in English. Have also tried repairing Office.

    Maybe it has to do with being in a Single Language version of Windows?

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