Changing spell check dictionaries in Word- why won't it stick?

Factual Questions
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I’m using Word 2003 in England, under Windows XP. Whenever I do a spellcheck, the dictionary comes up as English (US). I can change it to English (UK), but it changes right back to English (US) as soon as it moves on to the next word.

Control Panel->Regional & Language Options is set to English (UK).

This is driving me mad! I assume there’s some way to change it so it sticks but I haven’t found it yet. Any assistance would be most appreciated.

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This is probably a stupid question. Do you have a button that says “Default” on the dialog box for Tools>Language>Set Language? I’ve only got Word 2002, but I do have the default button there, and if I click it I can change my default dictionary to English (UK), Afrikaans, etc.

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[QUOTE=Purgatory Creek]
This is probably a stupid question. Do you have a button that says “Default” on the dialog box for Tools>Language>Set Language? I’ve only got Word 2002, but I do have the default button there, and if I click it I can change my default dictionary to English (UK), Afrikaans, etc.
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That’s a most intelligent question- it has solved my problem. Maybe it’s me,but it seems a most counterintuitive way to set it.

Many thanks for prompt help. Ignorance fought and vanquished!

I love the Dope.

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[QUOTE=Bert Nobbins]
That’s a most intelligent question- it has solved my problem. Maybe it’s me,but it seems a most counterintuitive way to set it.

Many thanks for prompt help. Ignorance fought and vanquished!

I love the Dope.
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No, it’s not just you. It seems a clumsy way to do it, especially when the “OK” button would work in most situations.

Glad I could help!

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Thanks - I was struggling with this the other day when using a strange laptop!