How to change the default language to English?

Is your keyboard layout in French? There's a bug in Word 2008 that
automatically matches your keyboard layout language with the spell check /
AutoCorrect language. There is currently no permanent solution to this
problem, so you'll need to change the language on a per-case basis. To do
this, start typing some text in Word, then click on Edit>Select All (or hit
Cmd+A), go to Tools>Language and choose English, which makes the setting
stick for that particular document. It is very annoying, but Microsoft is
aware of the issue, and who knows, perhaps we might see it get fixed in a
future update.


On 03/02/08 9:41, in article ee8bd02.1.DeleteThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"ejosepha@officeformac.com" wrote:

> Hello Beth Rosengard,
> Perhaps you have misunderstood me. I have checked the default English option
> and still all new word documents open in French. Old and new are in French
> default language even after I have chosen English. That means, thus far, I am
> unable to change to English with this default option, choosing English. Could
> it be that because when I loaded the Software, and it asked me what country I
> am in and I clicked on France, that it somehow thinks the system must stay
> default in French. It's hard to believe.
> I could re-install the software and just click that I am in the US, but would
> that work....and would I have to use another key usage just to try to have
> English as a default language?
> Thanks

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Michel Bintener
Microsoft MVP
Office:mac (Entourage & Word)

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Dear Michael Bintener,<br>
thanks for the reply. Yes, my keyboard is in French. I certainly hope that Microsoft will address this issue. I also have Office Mac 2004, and never had this problem.<br>
Thanks again
 >> Stay informed about: How to change the default language to English? 

So do we :-)

Please use the "Send Feedback" item in the Help menu to advise Microsoft of
your issue, so they have your thoughts recorded :-)

The more notifications they get, the sooner they'll change it :-)

Cheers


On 3/02/08 7:09 PM, in article ee8bd02.3.RemoveThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"ejosepha@officeformac.com" wrote:

> Dear Michael Bintener,
> thanks for the reply. Yes, my keyboard is in French. I certainly hope that
> Microsoft will address this issue. I also have Office Mac 2004, and never had
> this problem.
> Thanks again

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 >> Stay informed about: How to change the default language to English? 

I have sent the Feedback. thanks for the suggestion.
 >> Stay informed about: How to change the default language to English? 

Yes, I have the same problem. Using a German keyboard but have to work in English. It is permanently switching back to German.

thanks
 >> Stay informed about: How to change the default language to English? 

Remember to follow John's instructions and send your feedback to Microsoft.
This new behaviour is a major pain for international users.


On 15/04/08 3:58, in article ee8bd02.6.TakeThisOut@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,
"Marcel@officeformac.com" wrote:

> Yes, I have the same problem. Using a German keyboard but have to work in
> English. It is permanently switching back to German.
>
> thanks

--
Michel Bintener
Microsoft MVP
Office:mac (Entourage & Word)

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