For Microsoft Word, how can I proofread text other than English?

Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 is available in more than 35 localized versions. Each localized version includes proofing tools for more than one language. The English version includes support for English, French, and Spanish. For information on language support for other localized versions, see Microsoft Office Online's 2007 Microsoft Office suites localized versions.

You must purchase proofing tools for additional languages (other than those in the localized version). For ordering information, see Microsoft Office Online's Microsoft Office Language Packs 2007.

Word 2002 and 2003

Microsoft Word 2002 and 2003 support documents in more than 80 languages by employing the Unicode text encoding standard. The US English versions of Word 2002 and 2003 come with built-in proofing tools for English, Spanish, and French. You can proofread in additional languages with the Microsoft proofing tools, which you can order online from Microsoft's site or an authorized vendor of Microsoft products. For more information about proofing tools, see the following Microsoft support documents:

• How to check spelling and grammar in another language in Word 2003
• How to check spelling and grammar in another language in Word 2002

The built-in help files also contain information relevant to using other languages. To access this information:

1. From the Help menu, select Microsoft Office Word Help (Word 2003) or Microsoft Word Help (Word 2002).
   
   
2. In Word 2003, in the "Search for:" field under "Assistance", type languages and press Enter.

   In Word 2002, click the Answer Wizard tab. In the text box, type languages and click Search.

Word 2001, v.X, 2004, and 2008

Microsoft Word 2001 and v.X have a built-in capacity to proofread the following languages:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Italian
• Japanese
• Norwegian
• German
• Danish
• Swedish
• Dutch

Microsoft Word 2004 and 2008 have the built-in capacity to proofread Portuguese and Finnish in addition to the languages listed above.

You may need to install the proofing tools from the Value Pack on the Office installation CD.

Word 2000

Microsoft Word 2000 has a built-in capacity to proofread the following languages:

• English
• French
• Spanish

If you have an older version of Microsoft Word or need proofreading capability for other languages, you will need to look for third-party software.

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