Change default dictionary in Office 365

Question

_{Thursday, November 9, 2017 5:39 AM}

Hi all,

We have a mix of Office365 2013 and 2016 versions across the office.  Initially we thought this may have been an issue with just one computer but it appears that many others are having same problem.

The default dictionary in Office 365 is defaulting to English (US), we need this change to English (Aus).  We can do it in Outlook, Word etc.. however after restarting the app or computer it reverts back to English (US).  

I have been unlucky in finding the solution so far on the internet, hoping someone will be able to help me here.

Regards,

All replies (2)

_{Friday, November 10, 2017 7:41 AM}

Hi,

In your scenario, please make sure the Default Proofing Language has been set to English UK, and untick "Detect language automatically" to check the result.

You can find the settings under Review tab -> Language group -> Language button -> Set Proofing Language. See the image below:

Besides, you may also try the methods in the following Microsoft KB article and then see whether this issue continues:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/help/292106/changes-to-default-language-settings-are-not-retained-in-word

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Steve Fan

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_{Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:41 AM}

Is this possible to be done from a GPO ?

Luis Olías.