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Word is in French but I cannot change it back to English
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I posted the question and eventually solved it. I had to reload the program. Now have word in English.
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How did you do this, specifically? For example, did you (re-)install the English language pack via https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/language-accessory-pack-for-microsoft-365-82ee1236-0f9a-45ee-9c72-05b026ee809f ?
So you (re-)installed via the Install button in your account at https://account.microsoft.com/services ?
I am asking for specifics to satisfy my curiosity and for the possible benefit of other people who may be looking for assistance.
Hello
This is the desktop version of Word, right?
Not sure what instruction you followed, but I will walk you through with screenshots so hopefully it helps you have some visuals.
When you first launch Word, click on "Options" located at the very bottom on the left.
Then in the pop up, select "language" 6th one on the left. Then you want to move "English" to the top. You can use the Move up and Move down buttons to do so. Then click OK.
Not the best solution when the menus and commands are in French.
Select the language in bold and use the Descend button to move it below English. Click on OK and restart Word. If English is not present use the top button to add it.
Glad you got it sorted.