How to Change the Proofing Language for Comments in Microsoft Word

This tutorial shows how to change the proofing language for Microsoft Word comments so that your comments will be included in the spelling and grammar check even if the document was originally written in another language.

Although this video was recorded in Word 2016, the steps will also work in Word for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2013.

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