Switching MS Office 2010 from Thai to English

[elzach]

I bought a used laptop yesterday and EVERYTHING was in Thai, all the software, everything. I changed Windows to English, I reinstalled Chrome, but the Office apps are still in Thai. Anyone knows how to change them to English? 

 

It's my fault because I should have asked him to do it, but he spoke 7-8 words in English (university student). 

 

Please remember, even if I get to the right tab, the languages listed are in Thai(!), so if you'd be so kind to actually point the English US (say, 5 entries from top).

 

Thank you!

 

 

[RandomSand]

(1) Can you choose English in Language options? (see pic).

 

If not, the alternate options are (2) reinstall Office (3) download a language pack.

 

However as English is not available for download (as a language pack in the link below) I presume options 1 & 2 are your only routes.

 

http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/onenote-help/download-install-configure-or-uninstall-an-office-language-interface-pack-HA010354265.aspx

 

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Pictures are from Office 2010.

 

The blue clickable text, shown in the attached picture, "how do i get more display and help languages from office.com" does not do anything for me but I guess it would take you to the link already given (above).

Edited August 13, 2014 by RandomSand

[Jiu-Jitsu]

Brand name and model number of laptop?

[AyG]

The easiest solution would be to install Open Office or Libre Office.  Both have all the functionality you could possibly need, and both are free (and legal).

[lostinisaan]

 If you run Windows 7 and you can do updates, you'll be able to download language packs. Or you just delete it and put the English version on it.

[kekalot]

The easiest solution would be to install Open Office or Libre Office.  Both have all the functionality you could possibly need, and both are free (and legal).

 

I always use alternatives so I'd vote for that too

[elzach]

(1) Can you choose English in Language options? (see pic).

 

If not, the alternate options are (2) reinstall Office (3) download a language pack.

 

However as English is not available for download (as a language pack in the link below) I presume options 1 & 2 are your only routes.

 

http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/onenote-help/download-install-configure-or-uninstall-an-office-language-interface-pack-HA010354265.aspx

 

tv01_temp.png tv02_temp.png

 

Pictures are from Office 2010.

 

The blue clickable text, shown in the attached picture, "how do i get more display and help languages from office.com" does not do anything for me but I guess it would take you to the link already given (above).

 

 

Thanks Randomsand.

 

Yes I got to that tab and this is what I see. I have already Windows default set as "English US", but the display language is still Thai.

 

Can you check this?

[attachment=279192:MSWord Thai.JPG]

 

 

[Jiu-Jitsu]

Seriously tiresome trying to help people here. They take days/weeks to reply to the simplest of questions, if at all.

[RandomSand]

 

(1) Can you choose English in Language options? (see pic).

 

If not, the alternate options are (2) reinstall Office (3) download a language pack.

 

However as English is not available for download (as a language pack in the link below) I presume options 1 & 2 are your only routes.

 

http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/onenote-help/download-install-configure-or-uninstall-an-office-language-interface-pack-HA010354265.aspx

 

tv01_temp.png tv02_temp.png

 

Pictures are from Office 2010.

 

The blue clickable text, shown in the attached picture, "how do i get more display and help languages from office.com" does not do anything for me but I guess it would take you to the link already given (above).

 

 

Thanks Randomsand.

 

Yes I got to that tab and this is what I see. I have already Windows default set as "English US", but the display language is still Thai.

 

Can you check this?

MSWord Thai.JPG

 

 

 

 

I think you missed something. You must click on something and choose "Office display language".

 

It's very bizarre that Microsoft have (possibly) made the required "button" a small arrow which is not obvious.

 

Try clicking the small arrow to reveal more Display Options. Like I previously said; English cannot be downloaded, so, I presume it will be a choice in the drop down menu you missed.

 

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Edited August 14, 2014 by RandomSand

[Turkleton]

Language packs, downloadable from MS....but not free.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Language-Pack-for-Office-2010/productID.253665800

 

But I would guess, you can get the LP (or even Office in EN) much cheaper at any computer/software shop...

Edited August 14, 2014 by Turkleton