Word:mac 2008 spell check

Every time I write specifically spelled words correctly in uk english it underlines it in red, indicating I should spell it the us way. Anyone know how to change the spell check to uk english only?
Thanks

I also have the mail spell check set to "Check Spelling While Typing" which gives me a red line while I type but when I click on "Show Spelling and Grammar" it always starts from the bottom and not as I type from the top.

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