Excel Language Change: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Are you looking to change the language settings in Excel? This beginner-friendly guide takes you through the process, step by step.

1. Launching Excel

First things first, open up your Excel application. Easy, right?

2. Finding Excel's Preferences

Next, on the Excel toolbar at the top of your screen, locate 'Excel'. Click on it and then select 'Preferences'. You're now in the heart of Excel's customizable settings.

3. Getting to Language Settings

Within the Preferences window, there's an option labeled 'Language and Region'. Click on it, and you'll find yourself in language settings.

4. Choose Your Preferred Language

In 'Preferred languages', click the '+' button. A dropdown list will appear. Select your language from this list. Note that Excel will use the languages in the order they appear here.

In case your language is not in the list, you may need to add it to your Mac's system preferences first. Follow this guide:

Link to Apple's guide on language settings

5. Save Your Changes

After selecting your language, close the Preferences window and restart Excel to save your changes. Your selected language should now be applied.

6. Need Help?

If you stumble upon any issues while changing the language, this guide provides a comprehensive list of common issues and their solutions:

Link to troubleshooting Excel issues

7. Discover Excel in Your Language

With your language now in place, it's time to explore Excel! This guide outlines some of Excel's most powerful features:

Link to guide on Excel features

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