How do get the selected language for Text to stick?

I choose “French” for all text, but it doesn’t stick.

Assuming you want French to be the default language try the following:

  1. Go Tools (menu) > Options… > Language Settings > Languages

  2. Make sure that your Locale Setting is set to whatever version of French you want to use.

  3. Make sure the Default Languages for Documents: Western setting is set to whatever version of French you want to use.