How to Change the Language in Microsoft Word

If you’re typing in a different language, you might want to change Word’s interface to that language, too. Whether you need to change the editing language, proofing tools, or even the user interface, Word has a way.

Adding Language Packs for Office

The first thing you’ll want to do is add a language accessory pack for the language you wish to use. These language packs are completely free and are available for 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

Once on Office’s language accessory pack page, select the version of Office you are currently using. You’ll find the three available tabs under “Step 1: Install the language accessory pack.”

From the drop-down list, select the desired language. We’ll go with Japanese in this example.

Once selected, the language pack’s details appear below. On the right-hand side of the window, choose the download respective to the architecture you’re running on Windows.

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