No matter whether your Word is stuck with German, Spanish, French, or any other language, you must identify the language first. Only then will you be able to change it to something that you know.

If Microsoft Word's spell check isn't working, make sure the correct language is selected in Options. Also ensure that "Check spelling as you type" is enabled and there isn't a spell check exception ...

I’ve had to do a few foreign language interviews in my time as a journalist, in which I’ve sent off questions via email in English and received answers back in a language that I don’t speak. There are ...