How do I change the language of my documents?
We know how important it is to tailor your writing experience to match your unique style and audience. While ProWritingAid is currently available only in English, we offer support for various English dialects in all our integrations, to ensure your writing aligns with regional norms.
You can choose from General English, British English, US English, Australian English, and Canadian English.
To change the language settings of ProWritingAid in all our integrations, follow the instructions below:
- Desktop Everywhere (Windows and Mac)
- Browser Extensions (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge)
- Web Editor
- Word Add-in (Windows only)
- Desktop Editor (Windows and Mac)
Desktop Everywhere
Windows
- Locate and right-click the ProWritingAid icon in the system tray.
Click Settings.
Go to Writing Language and choose the dialect you’d like to use from the drop-down menu. You may need to scroll down to find these settings.
- Click Done.
Mac
- Locate and click the ProWritingAid icon in your system’s menu bar.
Click Settings.
Go to Writing Language and choose the dialect you’d like to use from the drop-down menu.
Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge)
The screenshot shows how to change the language in our Chrome extension. The interface of our Firefox and Edge extensions may be slightly different.
- Locate the ProWritingAid icon next to your browser’s address bar. If you haven’t pinned it, click the Extensions icon and pin it first.
Go to Language and choose the dialect you’d like to use from the menu.
Web Editor
- Click Settings.
Go to Language and choose the dialect you’d like to use from the drop-down menu.
Word Add-in (Windows only)
These instructions only apply to our Word add-in for Windows.
If you want to change the language in Word for Mac, follow the instructions for Desktop Everywhere.
The language used by the Word add-in (compatible with Word and Outlook) is determined by the proofing language set in Word or Outlook.
To change it, go to Review > Language > Set Proofing Language.
Desktop Editor
This section shows an older version of our brand look and feel. Other integrations and extensions available may look different to the screenshots below.
We won’t be updating our Desktop Editor in the future. We recommend that you download ProWritingAid Desktop Everywhere, which is compatible with the most commonly used writing apps.
Windows
- In the menu bar, go to Tools > Language.
Choose the dialect you’d like to use from the menu.
Mac
In the menu bar, go to ProWritingAid, and then click Settings.
Go to Report language and choose the dialect you’d like to use from the menu.
- Click Save.
