How to Change the Spell Check Language in Google Docs (2024)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to change the spell check language in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Change Google Docs’ Spell Check Language 

Follow the steps below to modify Google Docs’ spell-check language.

1. Open the File Menu in Google Docs

We have here a sample text of both American and UK English. We’ll use it as a reference for our guide. Since our document is set to the language “English (United States)” by default, there are underlined words under the section for UK English which are “colour” and “organised.”

Click on the “File” button in the top-left corner of your Google Docs screen to access the settings options.

2. Select the Language Option From the Menu

In the drop-down that appears, scroll down and click on “Language.” This will bring up a list of available languages.

3. Choose Your Preferred Language From the List

From the language list, select the language you want to set for spell check. For our example, we’ll change “English (United States)” to “English (United Kingdom)” This will change the document’s spell check to the new language instantly.

4. Test the New Spell Check Language

Now the underlined words (color and organized) are now under the American English section. It means that the spell check language change has been done correctly.

5. Reload the Document If the Language Didn’t Change

Click on the reload icon to refresh your document and see if changes are applied now.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of changing the spell check language in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to check for passive voice in Google Docs and how to check trash in Google Docs.