Microsoft Word Refuses To Switch To English Spell Check !

[Iggle Piggle]

It's driving me barmy, how do I force Microsoft to speak English?
It's authorise, not authorize, colour, not color!!!!
arrrrghhhhhhhhhhhh !

[Buenchico]

Microsoft doesn't do spell-checking but some of its software might. Which program(s) are you referring to? Internet Explorer? Word? Publisher?

[Buenchico]

Sorry! I must learn to read! (I've now noticed that you're referring to Word) I'll try to post a solution shortly.

[bibblebub]

with Word 2010 in the options is a language section in which you can set the default editing language to English (U.K.)

[Buenchico]

Have you tried this stuff?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/change-the-default-language-for-office-programs-HA010356057.aspx

[SlackAlice]

Erm, have you got Windows set to UK English via Control Panel?

[SeaJayPea]

One other suggestion. It depends on what version of Office you're using. My ancient, but still perfectly functioning thanks, copy of Office 2003 needs you to do this:

Start Menu
All Programs
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Tools
Microsoft Office Language Settings
Select English (UK) and click "Add"
In the right-hand box, select English (US) and click Remove.

Worth a try if you're still having problems.