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how to change default language in ms word 2003?

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murtykss Original post #1
Nov 8, 2004 at 6:17 PM
can anyone help me how to change the default language? when i try from tools menu , language and set language and changed the language setting , but when i open new document , it is going to the previous default language. can anyone help me please...........................
it_waaznt_me
Nov 9, 2004 at 1:29 AM
You should do this >
Tools > Language > Set Language
Now click on Default button ..It will change the Normal.dot template and you wont have to change it againg and again ..
ShekharPalash
Nov 9, 2004 at 2:39 AM
@batty............. does it change template's language or whole lanuare/interface stuff in ms word.... ??
it_waaznt_me
Nov 10, 2004 at 12:24 AM
It changes the Default language in Normal.dot template ..

For changing the interface you 'll require IME ..