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I have both en gb and en us versions of microsoft 365 installed

AlbertoOnestain 0 Reputation points
2026-04-16T20:25:51.1166667+00:00

I subscribe to microsoft 365 and, for reasons unknown to me, I have both the en gb and en us versions installed on my laptop.

I live in UK and do not want en us version.

Can I delete it (uninstall from the settings/apps/installed apps list) or does this cause problems please?

Any information would be really appreciated but, please, NOT AI (Copilot is not at the "Intelligence" part of "AI" or close enough to earn my trust)

Thank you for any factual human response.

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 71,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-16T21:06:13.4366667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John!

    Yes, you can remove the en-US language. It won’t break Microsoft 365.

    Here’s how:

    • Open the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
    • Look for entries like: Microsoft Office Language Pack – English (United States) or anything with en-us, right-click, then choose Uninstall.
    • Once that’s done, restart your computer just to be safe.

    Let me know how it goes or if you have any further questions or concerns. I'm here to help you further.

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  2. Bibek Humagain 5 Reputation points
    2026-04-16T20:29:00.6966667+00:00

    Yes. You can safely uninstall the English (United States) language pack without causing problems for Microsoft 365 or Windows. It will not affect your subscription or core Office functionality, and at most some apps may automatically switch to English (United Kingdom), which is usually preferable in your case. After removing it, it’s a good idea to check Microsoft Office language settings (Word, Excel, etc.) to ensure English (UK) is set as the default for display and editing.

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