Changing the Language in Office Applications
To change the language in any Office application, follow these steps:
- Select "File", "Options", and "Language".
- Check the list of available display languages under "Office Display Language".
- Select the desired language and click on "Set".
- The language in Word will be changed. To check grammar and spelling in a different language, choose the language in the "Review" tab and click on "Language Preferences".
- Select the language to be used for correction tools and language settings in Office.
Make sure to choose wisely.
File Extensions for Word
Starting from Microsoft Office System 2007, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint use file formats based on XML. The file extensions used are:
- docx for Word documents
- xlsx for Excel spreadsheets
- pptx for PowerPoint presentations
Accessing Dictionary Settings in Word
To access the dictionary settings in Word, follow these steps:
- Click on "File".
- Click on "Options".
- Click on "General".
- This will display the general options for using the program.
Available File Extensions
The available file extensions include:
- txt for text files
- MP3, ogg, and WAV for audio files
- jpg, png, avi, mpeg, exe, com, bat, and cmd for executable programs and scripts in Windows
- htm, html, asp, aspx, doc, and docx for files created with Microsoft Word
File Extensions and their Formats
File extensions indicate which application created or has the ability to open the file, as well as the file icon to be used. For example, a file with the extension docx can be opened in Microsoft Word, and it will display a Word icon in File Explorer. Therefore, the docx format is a Microsoft Word Open XML document. Not all applications can read all file formats.
Resetting Word Settings
To reset all Word settings, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the left section of the Word folder.
- Select "Delete" to restore Word to its default settings.
- Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion of the key.
To restore Word settings, choose "Online Repair" > "Restore" for a complete reset. Alternatively, you can choose the "Quick Repair" option, but it only detects and replaces damaged files. Select "Restore" in the "Modify Installation" section, then click "Continue".
Formatting Menu in Word
The formatting toolbar in Word allows you to format text. To learn about the functions of the icons, hover your mouse over them. One icon is used to display the Styles and Formatting dialog box.
Translating Microsoft Office
To translate phrases or words in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- Select the "Review" tab.
- Choose the "Translate" option.
- To view the translation, select the language.
- Click on "Insert".
Changing the Keyboard Language
To change the keyboard language on a Windows PC, follow these steps:
- Search for "language" in the Windows search field.
- Choose "Edit keyboard and language options".
- Select the display language (e.g., click on "Options").
- Choose "Add a keyboard".
- Select the desired language.
- Remove the previous language.
Quiz File Extension
The file extension of a quiz indicates the complete path from the directory to the file.