Offline Installer ((new)): Office 2021 Proofing Tools

: You can install only the specific languages you need to save disk space.

Working in secure, remote, or air-gapped environments without connectivity.

If your offline machine runs 32-bit Office 2021 and your XML specifies OfficeClientEdition="64" , the installation will fail. Ensure the bits match. office 2021 proofing tools offline installer

The fans on Linda’s workstation whirred to life. The CPU spiked. It was working. The offline installer was unpacking the .cab files, meticulously placing the lexicons into the Program Files directory, forcing the registry keys to accept the new language.

Create a download.xml file with the necessary language IDs. Below is an example for English, Spanish, and French proofing tools: : You can install only the specific languages

(This tells Office to download the French proofing tools for the 2021 channel to your temp folder.)

Proofing tools (also known as Language Packs) allow you to edit documents in multiple languages. They include: Grammar checkers Thesauruses Hyphenators Ensure the bits match

Open Command Prompt as Administrator, navigate to the folder, and run: setup.exe /configure install.xml Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can I use Office 2019 Proofing Tools for Office 2021?

For enterprises, packaging the proofing tools alongside the base Office 2021 installation streamlines deployment and guarantees a consistent user experience across all supported languages.