How to change the language in InDesign to do a spell check

[lucd6634402]

Anyone know how I can change the language setting in InDesign? I'm doing up a document in French and need to do a spell check but the dictionary is in English.

Thanks

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[linusr31378619]

what about parking this smartass setting somewhere where the 5% who juggle 3 languages in one document can google that

[linusr31378619]

and default a stratforward global autocorrect

[Rishabh_Tiwari · Accepted solution]

Hi All,

To change the language setting in InDesign for spell check, please try the following:

Language as Character Attribute:

• Language is a character attribute in InDesign, not a global setting.
• Set it in paragraph and character styles (Advanced Character Formats).
• Locally adjust in the Control panel in Character mode with the Type tool selected, considering potential multiple languages within a document.
  
  

Work with Paragraph Styles:

• Change the language of Paragraph Styles in Extended Character Attributes.

Advanced Character Formats for Styles:

• Double-click each style and choose Advanced Character Formats to set the language.

Be aware that the Language property could be overridden, so it's not a guarantee for the same language for all text.

Additional Suggestion:

• Follow the steps in this article for additional guidance.

Thanks

Rishabh