How to apply a style to a group of words inside a paragraph?

[saint—112]

Hi all.
I some older versions of Word you could apply to a group of words inside a paragraph a style that was different from the paragraph itself. It was very handy when you make quotes in a different language. I write in French so the styles of the body have the French language attached. I had created styles with the same specs but with English language. So when I made quotes the spell checker would apply the right language.

Is this still possible? I didn't find how.
Of course the alternate trick is to go to Tools>Language... and choose English but it's not as handy.
TIA
Regards

Nick

[Italophile]

Yes, that is still possible by using either a Character Style or a Linked Style.

[saint—112]

Originally Posted by Italophile

Yes, that is still possible by using either a Character Style or a Linked Style.

None of them are listed in the Help nor in the Microsoft Word Product Guide. I didn't find them anywhere in the menus or the ribbons.
Nick

[Charles Kenyon]

Character Style v Paragraph Style v Linked Style


Here is information about creating a character style for a different language.

• Spelling Checker Does Not Work! - Proofing Language Keeps Changing - Solutions
• Mastering the Spelling Checker by Suzanne Barnhill, MVP