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OL98: Days, Weeks and Months Displayed in Foreign Language

Article ID: 180422

Article Last Modified on 8/11/1999

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This article was previously published under Q180422

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Outlook 98 all dates appear in a foreign language although all text appears correctly in English. This behavior affects all views of Outlook.

CAUSE

The Regional settings in Control Panel are not set to "English (United States)."

RESOLUTION

Change the Regional Settings to "English (United States)."

MORE INFORMATION

In Outlook, dates and some menu controls are displayed in the language selected in the Regional Settings control panel.

To Change the Regional Settings

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Regional Settings in the Control Panel.
  3. On the Regional Settings tab, click "English (United States)" in the list and click OK.
  4. Close Control Panel and restart your computer.

Additional query words: german russian french

Keywords: kbhowto kbdisplay KB180422


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