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Word - language - UK/US English
Have you been able to change the display language in Windows? Have you also managed to correctly set the proofing language in Word's Language dialog box (Review > Language > Set Proofing Language)? Try creating a new, blank document in Word by pressing Ctrl+N. If the language is correct in that document, your steps have been successful.
Note that existing documents won't be affected after you have changed the defaults; instead, these must be dealt with one by one. For example, you can modify the language of the Normal style in each document. Often, though, you have to select all the text and manually (re-)apply the correct language via Review > Language > Set Proofing Language (just click OK, and do not click the Set As Default button, since you are not changing the defaults in this instance).
This solution worked for me. I had been going to File>options>proofing>Custom Dictionaries this did not work for me. You solution worked instantly. I had been working on a document that was proofing in US English, I followed your instructions and all the red lines in my document disappeared.
I don't usually comment in communities but this was such a bug bear and to find a simple solution that actually dealt directly with my problems and solved it instantly is such a relief.
Thank you.
I'm glad you found my reply helpful. Thanks for the feedback.
- Thanks for the replies. I'll try and see if I can sort it.
Good luck. Do post back with your results.
Unfortunately, language formatting is more convoluted than it should be, in Word.
