Change the default language setting
You can change your default settings in Microsoft Office to have them match the default settings of a different language.
- On the Microsoft Windows Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Office Tools, and then click Microsoft Office XP Language Settings.
- Click the Enabled Languages tab.
- In the Default version of Microsoft Office box, select the language you want, and then click OK.
A message appears describing the effects of the change. To continue, click Continue and lose customizations.