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Hi,
I am working in three languages. This means that one mail I am writing in one language, the next one, I will be replying in a different language. The current way of working is that I always manually select the text and indicate the language I am using. This is quite tedious; it would be easier when I can easily change it in one click or one keyboard shortcut.
Does someone know a solution for this inconvenience pls?
Windows 11, new Outlook design, with Editor active.
Regards,
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
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Same problem for me. I need a 1-click or a keyboard shortcut solution to switch language when starting to write an email
Same issue here: working in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, French, Dutch and Spanish...and the best Microsoft can offer is a roundabout solution for THREE languages...****?! WHY limit it to three?? Would more languages use up all available system memory / fill the harddrive? I. Don't. Understand. This. Limitation...?!
Working for a client the next 18 months, and locked to Windows...never missed my Mac more IN MY LIFE! :-(
Hi,
I am working with the New Outlook and although I had to search a little, I have found the solution. You can actually have a total of 3 languages checked at the same time.
Open a mail and go to the tab: Options. Click on Editor, and select Editor Settings. In the pop-up window called Microsoft Editor Settings, click on Manage spellcheck languages. Here you can add additional languages, but you might need to change the default language to the newly added language for it to work.
I tested it with Dutch and English in a single mail and it works.
I hope that helps.
Hi,
I've combed through the thread and not seen a viable solution, but I did find one that I believe solves the problem.
File>Options>Language
Bottom half of screen is for "Office authoring languages and proofing" and you can add whatever language(s) you need and once you restart outlook, you're good to go.
Hope this helps!
Respectfully,
Andrew