How to set the default proofing/spelling language in Outlook?
If you frequently type in British English (e.g., Colour instead of Color), you may find it frustrating when Outlook continuously marks these words as misspelled. This happens because the default proofing language is set to a different variant, such as American English. To avoid unnecessary spell-check alerts and ensure a smooth typing experience, you can easily change the default proofing language in Outlook by following these steps.
Set the default proofing/spelling language in Outlook
Set the default proofing/spelling language in Outlook
To ensure Outlook checks spelling based on your preferred language, you can set a default proofing language. Follow these steps to update the proofing settings in Outlook.
1. In the Mail view, click Home > New Email to open a new message window.
2. In the new message window, go to Review > Language > Set Proofing Language.
3. In the Language dialog box, select your preferred language from the Mark selected text as list. And click Set As Default to make it the default proofing language.
4. When prompted by the Microsoft Outlook confirmation dialog, click Yes.
5. Click OK to close the Language dialog box, then close the new email without saving.
📌 Result: Now, your Outlook will use the selected language as the default proofing language, ensuring that words are checked correctly according to your preferred spelling rules.
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