How to connect Claude to Microsoft Word

You can connect Claude to Microsoft Word with the GPT for Excel Word add-in:

Step 1: Install the GPT for Excel Word add-in

Install from the Microsoft AppSource marketplace: Office store link

Step 2: Open GPT for Excel Word

Click GPT for Excel Word from the ribbon's Home tab.

Step 3: Use Claude in Microsoft Word

Select an Anthropic model from the top model switcher dropdown. Claude is now connected to Microsoft Word, and you can ask it anything via the chat sidebar, using the model you want (currently claude-4-sonnet, claude-4.5-sonnet, claude-4.1-opus, and more), with or without an API key.

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