Quickstart for documents

With GPT for Work, use ChatGPT and other AIs to power through various writing and editing tasks directly in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

Choose between Microsoft Word and Google Docs

If you have the choice, use Microsoft Word as GPT for Word offers a more advanced interface for AI-powered editing:

• Select specific text or entire document to include in your prompt.
• Supports rich text formatting, headers, paragraphs, lists, tables.
• Compatible with "Track changes" mode.
• Preview and refine in a chat interface AI responses before inserting them into your document.

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GPT for Word is compatible with the following versions of Microsoft Word:

• Windows - Microsoft 365 subscription and retail perpetual: version 2205, build 15202.10000+
• Windows - Volume-licensed perpetual: version 2205, build 15202.10000+
• Mac: version 16.61, build 22040100+
• Word on the web

Install GPT for Word or GPT for Docs.

Get started

Use GPT for Work in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Microsoft Word

1. Install GPT for Word.

2. Click GPT for Excel Word in the Home tab. If you don't see it, go to Home > Add-ins > My add-ins > GPT for Excel Word.

   
   

3. In the sidebar:

   1. Type your prompt.
   2. (Optional) Select Use selection or document for context.
   3. Click Send.
   4. (Optional) Refine the response by continuing the conversation.

4. Once you are satisfied with the AI-generated content, select one of the following actions:

   • Copy the chat message to clipboard.
   • Insert the chat message at the cursor position or under the selected text.
   • Replace the selected text with the chat message.
     
     
   

The AI-generated content is now copied, inserted, or used to replace text in your Microsoft document, based on your chosen action.

▶ (optional) Select the right model to begin with

▶ (optional) Choose to use your API key or not

Google Docs

Note: GPT for Docs is a free extension, but requires an API key to access the AI models.

1. Install GPT for Docs.

2. Click Extensions > GPT for Sheets and Docs > Set API keys to set up your API key.

   

3. Click Extensions > GPT for Sheets and Docs > Launch.

   

4. In the sidebar:

   1. Type your prompt.
   2. (Optional) Select Use selection or document as context.
   3. Click Submit.
   

GPT for Docs generates content based on your prompt. This content is automatically inserted into your Google document at the cursor position or replaces the selected text.

▶ (optional) Select the right model to begin with

What's next

• Author text with GPT for Word or edit and create text with GPT for Docs.
• To improve your output, add custom instructions in GPT for Word or GPT for Docs.