OL97: Days, Weeks and Months Displayed in Foreign Language

 Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q166404
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Outlook 97 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.

Steps to Correct Problem

  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.

  4. Restart your computer.

Additional query words: 97 german russian french
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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