Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to change the proofing language in Microsoft Word. The proofing language is used to spell-check your document and offer grammar suggestions.

Plus, the bonus section at the end shows what to do if you don’t see spelling and grammar suggestions in your text.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016. The steps will be similar for older versions of the software (Word 2013 and Word 2010).

🍎 On a Mac? Please watch "How to Change the Proofing Language in Word for Mac" youtu.be/YmJOJ5ypJeE

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 How to Change Proofing Language
02:20 How to View Spelling & Grammar Suggestions in the Text

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Change the Proofing Language in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/proofing-language-in-microsoft-word

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