Can't change default Word dictionary

I've noticed that my Word dictionary is stuck in "English (U.S.)" as default. If I click on the dictionary button at the bottom of Word doc and change to English (Australia) after message "This change will affect all new documents based on NORMAL template" I select "Yes". BUT When I re-open the doc it reverts to English (US) and if I check "Options" to change dictionary to English (Australia) it is already set as default.

How do I get Word to use English (Australia) as the default dictionary permanently? Why do I even have an Australian dictionary if it can't be used as default? Do I need to change setting on templates and if so how do you do this?

Appreciate any suggestions.

Steve from Oz.

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In addition to Suzanne's reply, note that the default language is the Input Language configured from Windows Control Panel, regional settings. i.e. in the illustration that would be English UK.  You can select English Australia and remove an others.

Graham Mayor (Microsoft Word MVP 2002-2019)
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Last updated December 10, 2023 Views 5,686 Applies to: