Ampler sets the proofing language of every text field and shape in the deck at once, so spell-check and hyphenation use the right language throughout — not a mix.
Quick answer: Click Language on the Ampler ribbon and select a language to apply it to all text fields and shapes in the presentation; use Manage languages to curate the dropdown list.
How to use it
Pick a language to apply it to every text field and shape.
- Click Language on the Ampler ribbon and select a language — it applies to all text fields and shapes in the presentation.
- Click Manage languages to control which languages appear in the dropdown.
- Double-click a language to add or remove it, drag to reorder, or search the available languages.
Setting the language deck-wide keeps proofing and hyphenation consistent across every slide.
Keyboard shortcut
Language has no default shortcut. To assign one, open the Settings dropdown on the Ampler ribbon, choose Shortcuts, click Set shortcut on the function, and press your key combination.
Why use it
PowerPoint sets the proofing language per text run, so a deck built from mixed sources ends up with a patchwork of languages — and spell-check flags perfectly good text or misses errors. Setting the language across the whole deck in one click makes proofing reliable.
How consultants use it
Firms work across languages and deliver in the client’s, so proofing has to be set correctly and consistently — a deck half-flagged as the wrong language is both distracting and a source of missed errors. Three habits apply:
- One proofing language per deck: every text field is set to the same language so spell-check is trustworthy.
- Deliver in the client’s language: the whole deck is switched in one step for the audience.
- A curated language list: the languages the team uses are kept handy in the dropdown.
Setting the language deck-wide makes proofing consistent and correct.
Tips & best practices
- Set the language after pasting in text from mixed sources.
- Curate the dropdown with Manage languages so only the ones you use show.
- Set it before a final proofing pass so spell-check is reliable.
Availability
Included in Ampler for PowerPoint and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How do you change the proofing language of a whole PowerPoint?
Click Language on the Ampler ribbon and select a language — it applies to every text field and shape in the presentation at once.
How do you fix mixed spell-check languages in a deck?
Use Ampler’s Language to set one language across all text fields, so spell-check and hyphenation are consistent throughout.
Can you choose which languages appear in the list?
Yes. Use Manage languages to add, remove, reorder, or search the languages shown in the dropdown.