PlugMyHow to connect Word to Claude
Works with ClaudeYes. Claude works with Word through the Claude for Word add-in. It runs in a sidebar inside Word, so you ask Claude about your Word file there — not in the main Claude chat.
Good to know: An add-in: Claude opens in a sidebar inside Word (web, Windows with Microsoft 365, or Mac), not in the Claude chat window. Part of Claude for Microsoft 365 with Excel and PowerPoint; admins can deploy it to a whole organization
Steps
- Open the Claude for Microsoft 365 listing on Microsoft AppSource
- Select Get it now
- Open Word and activate the add-in (Home > Add-ins on Windows; Tools > Add-ins on Mac)
- Sign in with your Claude account
Official source: https://claude.com/docs/office-agents/word · Checked 2026-11-02
Word with other AIs
Questions
Can I connect Word to Claude?
Yes. Claude connects to Word through the Claude for Word add-in. You need: Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise. Steps: Open the Claude for Microsoft 365 listing on Microsoft AppSource; Select Get it now; Open Word and activate the add-in (Home > Add-ins on Windows; Tools > Add-ins on Mac); Sign in with your Claude account.
What do I need to connect Word to Claude?
Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise
Which other AIs work with Word?
ChatGPT also connects to Word.
Where does this information come from?
From the official source: https://claude.com/docs/office-agents/word (checked 2026-11-02).
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