Didn't need to try it!! Took a telephopne call, then my daughter came and said she would fix it - and she did! As I understand it, she went to Settings, then Languages, then chose English UK - because somehow my laptop had slipped into English USA. And that worked.
But thanks for your suggestion. I've filed it for possible future use in case of further problems and my daughter is not available to rescue me!
So HAPPY NEW YEAR -P