{"id":506263,"date":"2022-11-03T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35d2c2257a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35d2c2257a8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_Language_in_Microsoft_PowerPoint%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/#How_to_Change_Text_Language_in_PowerPoint\" >How to Change Text Language in PowerPoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/#Change_Default_Text_and_Interface_Language_in_PowerPoint\" >Change Default Text and Interface Language in PowerPoint<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-language-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/#Adding_a_New_Language_Pack\" >Adding a New Language Pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_Language_in_Microsoft_PowerPoint%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-735949\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/microsoft-powerpoint-logo-new.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft PowerPoint logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select text, and then click the &#8220;Review&#8221; tab and select Language &gt; Set Proofing Language to choose the language of any selected text. To change PowerPoint&#8217;s default language used for its interface as well as any text you insert, head to Options &gt; Language.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a PowerPoint presentation in a different language? You can change the text language (used for spelling corrections) or the interface language (used for menus). Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p>The instructions below will work for all recent versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes the version of PowerPoint included with a Microsoft 365 sub<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Text_Language_in_PowerPoint\"><\/span>How to Change Text Language in PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default, PowerPoint will use the same language to check your presentation\u2019s text and grammar as your Office installation\u2019s default language. However, you can customize the text language used for any text you insert into PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, open your PowerPoint presentation and select any text you\u2019ve inserted. Next, press Review &gt; Language &gt; Set Proofing Language on the ribbon bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835177\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-set-proofing-language-button.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To set the proofing language in PowerPoint, press Review &gt; Language &gt; Set Proofing Language.\" width=\"650\" height=\"348\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cLanguage\u201d box, select a language from the list provided and press \u201cOK\u201d to save your choice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835178\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-select-proofing-language.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To select a new proofing language, select the language in the &quot;Language&quot; box and press &quot;OK&quot; to save.\" width=\"514\" height=\"477\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The text you\u2019ve selected will now use this language to check for spelling and grammatical errors. If you want to change back at any point, repeat these steps and select your usual language instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/245877\/how-to-turn-off-spell-check-as-you-type-in-microsoft-office\/\"><strong><em>How to Turn Off Spell Check as You Type in Microsoft Office<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Default_Text_and_Interface_Language_in_PowerPoint\"><\/span>Change Default Text and Interface Language in PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PowerPoint uses your default locale language (such as U.S. English) to choose the text for menus and buttons. It also uses this language to set the default proofing language for any text you insert.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a locale with multiple languages, however, you may want to switch between them. For example, if you\u2019re based in the United States, you may wish to use Spanish as your default proofing language for presentations.<\/p>\n<p>This will mean that any text you insert uses this language\u2014you won\u2019t need to change it manually. Likewise, you may want to change your interface language to match.<\/p>\n<p>You can change both of these options to use an alternative language in PowerPoint\u2019s settings menu.\u00a0To start, open PowerPoint and select File &gt; Options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835179\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-open-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press File &gt; Options to open the PowerPoint options menu.\" width=\"325\" height=\"260\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cPowerPoint Options\u201d window, select \u201cLanguage\u201d on the left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835180\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-open-language-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the &quot;PowerPoint Options&quot; menu, select &quot;Language&quot; on the left.\" width=\"377\" height=\"328\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right, choose a new language in the \u201cOffice Display Language\u201d section and press the \u201cSet As Preferred\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p>This will determine the language used for menus and buttons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835181\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-set-new-display-language.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To set a new display language for PowerPoint, select it from the &quot;Office Display Language&quot; menu, then press &quot;Set As Preferred&quot; to confirm.\" width=\"649\" height=\"230\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, choose a new proofing language in the \u201cOffice Authoring Languages And Proofing\u201d section. Press \u201cSet As Preferred\u201d to make it the default proofing language for PowerPoint in the future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835182\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-set-default-proofing-language.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To set a new default proofing language in PowerPoint, select a language from the &quot;Office Authoring Languages and Proofing&quot; section, then press &quot;Set As Preferred&quot; to confirm.\" width=\"649\" height=\"258\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_New_Language_Pack\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Adding a New Language Pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see a language you want to use as your interface or proofing language, you\u2019ll need to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/24433\/how-to-add-other-languages-to-office-2010\/\">install the language pack for it first.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, press File &gt; Options &gt; Language in PowerPoint and select either of the \u201cAdd A Language\u201d buttons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835183\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-add-a-language-buttons.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the PowerPoint Options &gt; Language menu, press the &quot;Add A Language&quot; button to add a new language pack.\" width=\"328\" height=\"506\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select the language you want to use from the pop-up list and press the \u201cInstall\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835184\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-install-new-language-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a language from the &quot;Install a Display Language&quot; menu and press &quot;Install&quot; to install it.\" width=\"356\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Office will take a few minutes to download the new language pack. If you\u2019re prompted to, press \u201cOK\u201d to confirm and begin the installation.<\/p>\n<p>Once the language pack is installed, select it from your list in the \u201cOffice Display Language\u201d or \u201cOffice Authoring Languages And Proofing\u201d sections. You\u2019ll need to press \u201cSet As Preferred\u201d to make it your default interface or proofing language.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-835187\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-set-new-default-proofing-language-alt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"After installing a new language pack, select it as a new proofing or interface language and press &quot;Set As Preferred&quot; to apply it to PowerPoint.\" width=\"649\" height=\"262\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready, click \u201cOK\u201d to save your choice. 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