elzach Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) (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 [attachment=279012:tv01_temp.png] [attachment=279013: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). Edited August 13, 2014 by RandomSand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Brand name and model number of laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 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). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekalot Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elzach Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 (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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Seriously tiresome trying to help people here. They take days/weeks to reply to the simplest of questions, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) (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. [attachment=279207:tv03_temp.png] Edited August 14, 2014 by RandomSand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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