How to Set the Main Dictionary in Office 2007 to English

Microsoft Office 2007 features several programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook. If the dictionary for Microsoft Office 2007 is not set to "English," you can change the settings so that the dictionary, spell checker and grammar checker will recognize the words you write in English. To set the main dictionary in Office 2007 for English, you must change Outlook 2007's default language.

Instructions

1. Click "Start," and select "All Programs."

2. Point to "Microsoft Office," and select "Microsoft Office Tools."

3. Click "Microsoft Office 2007 Language Settings."

4. Click the "Editing Languages" tab.

5. Click "English" in the "Primary editing language" list. The main dictionary in Office is now set to English.

References

• Microsoft: Change the Default Language

Resources

• The New Paper Clip: Office 2007 & 2010 Tips