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Search the web with GPT for Word

Search the web directly in GPT for Word using models with web search capabilities (indicated by the 🌐 icon in the model switcher). These models use fresh web search data, which allows you to generate up-to-date responses about companies, current events, facts, and more, directly in your document.

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For more information about web-capable models and the related costs, check out AI providers and models.

  1. In the Home tab, click GPT for Excel Word.

    GPT for Excel Word in the Home ribbon

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    You can also select Home > Add-ins > My Add-ins > GPT for Excel Word.

  2. Expand the model switcher and select a model with web search capabilities (indicated by the 🌐 icon).

    Select model

  3. (Optional) Click the settings icon and adjust the context size:

    Configure search context size

    This controls the balance between cost and result quality:

    • Low: Minimal search context, optimized for cost savings

    • Medium: Balanced search for cost vs. depth

    • High: Uses the most search context for richer results

    The search cost depends on the selected context size (see Web search models).

  4. Type your search prompt in the chat. For example:

    What are the latest trends in AI technology?
    Insert prompt

  5. Click Send. The model generates a response using up-to-date web search data.

  6. Once you're satisfied with the response, you can:

    • Insert the response at your cursor position

    • Replace the selected text with the response

    • Copy the response to your clipboard

Insert the response

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