Using Office in other countries

Question

Hi, Very new so please be nice ;)

I am English speaking and travel constantly to other countries for work I also live in a Country that is not predominately English speaking in Asia. I am well pretty upset that when I connect to my account it chooses the Country language according to IP of where you are. This seems to be a common thing with Software developers these days and Im getting very tired of it. Is there a way without using VPN to push MS Office or account to just purely show your account website in English without it having to do a Translation. Surely there should be a button that gives the option Chose current country or Choose country of choice maybe.

Sorry if it sounds like a **** session and in one way it is But I am now getting tired of having to set things up every time i move to a different country. I simply just want to use my computer and all programs I have purchased as if offline and or online in my Language of choice without the Country IP influence

Answer 1

Unfortunately, Its not just Microsoft and seems most large software and web companies do the same, It is a shame that these large companies cannot understand that many people around the world also travel a lot and too boot, cannot always use VPN access in certain unnamed Countries. Can only hope these companies come to grips that this is a concern for the many. And not everyone that purchases their software or uses their business only sits behind the desk where they have purchased.

Answer 2

Afraid I've only used the desktop apps when overseas, and Teamviewer if I need to access my work (home based) PC and run apps not on my mobile device.

I must confess that OWA defaulting to the local language, when clearly the MS/Office Account is based elsewhere surprises me.

I think MS made some mistakes or didn't anticipate what their users requirements might be with regard travel in their efforts to lock down activation/licenses in the various territories.

Answer 3

Yes Office web access as well as Microsoft shopping. Also when I go to choose to purchase, it automatically takes me to the shopping site of the country I am in. Then comes the payment side, because I am in a different country from my Usual accounts for money, I get answered I cannot purchase as the account is not from that country, please try a different payment method, I have also found this goes with PayPal by my amazement.

Answer 4

Connect to your account in what way, Office web access?