Microsoft Word, also known as MS Word, is a flagship product of this software giant. It is estimated that this software runs on more than a billion devices worldwide. This word processor is a part and parcel of many. Its usability has been redefined by the addition of ChatGPT, the pioneer of Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Steps to Install the ChatGPT Add-In in Word
It is noteworthy that Microsoft has invested in OpenAI. Integrating this praiseworthy AI platform with MS Word will deliver a remarkable outcome. Microsoft has made it easier for us. It has created an add-in available to integrate this AI tool.
Here is what you have to do to integrate ChatGPT in Microsoft Word.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word
Step 2: Find the ‘Insert’ option in the top ribbon menu.
Step 3: Find the ‘Get Add-ins’ option and select it.
You will be redirected to the Microsoft Add-ins Store.
Step 4: Search ‘chatgpt’.
You will get a list of add-ins. Choose the ‘ChatGPT for Word ’ option.
Step 5: Select ‘Continue’ and accept the terms, agreements, and licenses.
ChatGPT will get automatically integrated as an API extension. You can access it through Word. You can easily access this new add-in at the Home tab
Steps to Generate Documents in Word with ChatGPT
Now that you have learned how to integrate ChatGPT with Word, you will need an API key to run it with MS Word. Worry not as the API key is delivered at the Open AI official website. Here is what you have to follow to run ChatGPT in Microsoft Word.
Step 1: Visit https://openai.com/
Step 2: Visit the API section.
Step 3: Find and click your profile name.
You will find your name in the top right section of the webpage.
Step 4: Choose ‘View API keys’.
Step 5: Choose ‘Create new secret key’.
You can also rename the key. Make sure you store this key safely.
Step 6: Open MS Word.
Step 7: Select ‘ChatGPT for Excel Word’ on the ribbon menu at the top.
A side window will open on the right section of your MS Word page.
Step 8: Select the hamburger menu on this ChatGPT panel.
Step 9: Choose API Key.
Step 10: Add the API key.
Step 11: Select ‘Save API Key’.
ChatGPT is ready to use on MS Word. You can now create content by simply putting prompts on the ChatGPT panel.
Advanced Features of ChatGPT in Microsoft Word
Integrating ChatGPT in Microsoft Word will add exclusive features you can use to create documents from scratch. Whether you want to write an email copy or a blog, this add-in will do:
- Context Awareness: Use highlighted text or entire document as context.
- Prompt Input: Summarize, improve, translate, or generate answers.
- Continue Writing: Extend drafts or automate content creation.
- Embed/Replace Text: Insert or swap AI-generated content seamlessly.
- Token Counter: Track token usage for efficiency.
- Cross-Use: Create presentations, emails, captions, and more with Microsoft 365 Copilot integration.