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The number of Microsoft Office users today, estimated to be over 1.2 billion, can easily form their own country. And it’s safe to say that Microsoft Word users are a big part of that productive population.

Microsoft Word (2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365) can help you design virtually every kind of professional document — from a simple office memo to a Kindle e-book. But sometimes you could use a bit of extra oomph in your Word documents. That’s where a roster of excellent and mostly free Microsoft Word add-ins can help.

Why are Microsoft Word add-ins so important?

Google Chrome has extensions. Microsoft Office has add-ins. Earlier, they were called Office Apps. These are little assistants which help you do a few things that Word cannot do on its own.

Want to send a document for an e-signature and track its status? Maybe you are a student who wants to add math equations quickly? Or do you just want to grab some beautiful stock photos for a document?

Add-ins can do all that and make Microsoft Word seem more powerful than it already is.

Today, we will look at how to install and manage these little tools and suggest a few of the best Microsoft Word add-ins you should install to improve your productivity.

Most of these add-ins will work with Microsoft Word 365, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft Word Online.

Which add-ins should you install?

There are more than 2000 Microsoft Office add-ins. Microsoft Office organizes all add-ins in neat categories. You can also filter them by:

1. Rating
2. Name

Microsoft Office also automatically suggests a few add-ins to you. And there’s a category called Editor’s Picks, which displays a few highly-rated selections. Work through the choices and pick the ones that fit your workflow.

How to install and manage Microsoft Word add-ins

There are two simple routes to browse and download the add-ins you want.

1. Microsoft Word has a dedicated Office Store (AppSource), which lists all add-ins available for all Office applications.

2. You can also access the add-ins inside Word (and other Office apps), and Word for other platforms, like Word for iPad, Word for Mac, and Word Online.

How to download add-ins from the Office Store

The Office Store can be browsed like any other website. Filters on the left help you drill down to the add-ins you need.

Do read the reviews for each add-in and check the ratings. The better add-ins will be strong in both areas.

1. Click the blue Get It Now button.

2. Sign into AppSource with your Microsoft account.

3. Give Microsoft permission to install the add-in.

4. Continue the installation by selecting the application you want it for.

 5. The add-in will appear on the extreme right of the Ribbon. Click the add-in button and a sidebar appears on the side of your document.

How to download add-ins from inside Microsoft Word

1. Go to Ribbon > Add-Ins > Get Add-Ins.

 2. Use the Store pane to browse for add-ins and install them. All installed add-ins will be listed under My Add-Ins.

3. Give your permission to Microsoft and allow the installation to proceed.

As in the download from the website, the add-in appears as a button on the Ribbon. When you are done with an add-in, you can close it by clicking the “X” button in the sidebar.

All free and purchased add-ins are part of your Microsoft account. After you’ve added them, you’ll have quick access to them from the My Add-ins button on the menu. The Manage My Add-ins link on the window will also take you to a page where you can see more details.

For e.g. an option to hide an add-in if you don’t want to see it on your list.

If you don’t use an add-in, then you can always delete them to clean up your list.

How to delete add-ins you don’t want

1. When you want to remove an add-in, go to Ribbon > Add-ins > My Add-ins. If you don’t see your add-in, then click on the Refresh link at the top of the window.

2. In the Office Add-ins window, click the menu option (three dots) for the specific add-in and click on Remove.

 With this basic process covered, let us move on to select a few choice add-ins that can set you up for productivity.

The best free Microsoft Word add-ins for everyday productivity

It’s a tough job selecting add-ins from a stock of 2000+. But let’s look at a few which can cut across all sections of users — from the layman to the white-collar worker.

Also, the focus of the list is on free add-ins. A few excellent add-ins with trial accounts have been thrown into the mix to demonstrate how you can extend Word when your needs demand it.

1. WritingAssistant

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Improve your English with AI.

When English isn’t your first language, then you should welcome some help. Writing Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered text checker that flags errors in your grammar. It claims to adapt to your context and offer suggestions.

Use it alongside Word’s own Grammar and Spell Checker to improve your writing.

Also: Grammarly is popular, and it also has a powerful add-in for Word and Outlook.

 2. MyScript Math Sample

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: A math equation editor that works like a scratchpad.

In Word, go to Insert > Equation. You can use the gallery of equations in Word or manually type it out (or use Ink Equation). If this seems like hard work, try the MyScript Math Sample add-in now.

Use the side panel to write an equation with a finger, stylus, or the mouse. The add-in supports more than 200 symbols. Thanks to real-time handwriting recognition, your input is instantly converted to a clear typed equation. It just feels more intuitive, and you can combine it with Word’s own equation features.

3. Handy Calculator

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Use it like a built-in calculator for Microsoft Word.

There could be a calculator sitting in your taskbar. But Handy Calculator saves you a few seconds as it works alongside your open Word document in a task pane. The calculator supports all common functions and the usual memory keys to recall any value stored in memory.

If you work a lot with Word and Excel, then use the Select button for quick cell calculations.

 4. I Should Be Writing

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Keeps you motivated with a timer and a word count tracker.

Writing is a lonely job and sometimes you just have a word count to aim for. This simple add-in does this well by allowing you to set a countdown timer or a word count goal.

A Write with Others setting nudges your motivation with a live word count of other users or your team.

 5. Wikipedia

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Simplify the search for facts.

It can be a college essay or a research paper. The world’s favorite encyclopedia is often the first source for facts. So, don’t jump between your Word document and the browser.

The Wikipedia add-in can work alongside Word’s Researcher function to help you crosscheck information and improve accuracy.

 6. Word Training and Tips

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Become a better Microsoft Word user.

This add-in gives you access to GoSkills “how-to” cheat sheets from the popular Microsoft Word course. Get handy step-by-step instructions on formatting, styles, and more right within your Word document.

 7. Symbol Search

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Search and use high-quality symbols in your documents.

Microsoft Word has a nice Icons gallery on the Ribbon to help you communicate with symbols. But it’s always useful to have quick access to more. Symbol Search has a categorized lineup and a handy search box to find a unique symbol.

Click on More (three-dot menu option) and find the registered symbol, double asterisks, subscript numbers etc.

 8. Vertex42 Template Gallery

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Select from 300+ professionally designed templates for Word and Excel.

There’s a sameness to the default templates in Microsoft Office. Vertex42 specializes in templates for Word and Excel and it shows in the variety they offer.

The collection of 431 documents is organized in neat categories that cover personal, educational, and professional templates.

Also: Look at Spreadsheet123 and its collection of 200 templates for Word and Excel.

Get your free Word shortcuts cheatsheet!

Download the print-ready shortcut cheatsheet for Word.

9. Pro Word Cloud

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Visualize your text and get your point across.

Word clouds add a visual element to any document or presentation. If it’s text dense, then you can use a word cloud to check the frequency of your main keyword. It can also help summarize the core idea of any document for your readers.

You can customize the word clouds with different sizes, fonts, layouts, and color schemes.

10. Pickit

Cost: Free for 7 days, $5.00/month after.

Key Benefit: Find the right photo or clipart to use from a vast image bank.

Pickit is a stock illustration site that can complement your documents with beautiful photos and clipart. PowerPoint designs aside, you can create impactful Word documents too by breaking up text with a photo that sends a visual message.

The add-in is free to download but you have to subscribe for premium features after seven days.

Also: Looking for a completely free alternative with Creative Commons licensed photos? Try the excellent Word add-in that sources images from Pexels.

 11. PDFfiller

Cost: Free trial, $6.00/month after.

Key Benefit: Edit, sign, and share PDF files stored in OneDrive.

Word can open PDF files and even edit them. But it’s not perfect as lines and pages can break. PDFFiller opens a fillable, printable PDF in its own editor from OneDrive. Edit, sign, and share the files again from the same window within Word.

You can save a lot of time as you do not have to download or upload the files from the desktop.

 12. Copyleaks Plagiarism Checker

Cost: Free with a limited number of scans.

Key Benefit: Check if any document is original.

No one wants to be called a plagiarist. And Copyleaks has built its reputation as a search engine for avoiding that charge. The cloud-based app uses its algorithms to scan any document and ensure its integrity. Copyleaks also supports multiple languages.

The Word add-in allows you to scan 10 pages a month for free. If you are a heavy user, then go for an additional purchase.

 13. Lucidchart Diagrams for Word

Cost: Free with a limited number of diagrams.

Key Benefit: Draw flowcharts, mockups, mind maps, and business process charts easily.

Sometimes, a flowchart or a business process diagram can make a complex concept simpler. Lucidchart is an industry-leading software that offers this add-in for Word users. Use the library of shapes and lines to quickly create your own diagrams. The learning curve is shallow.

Lucidchart also supports collaboration and version control. You can download the add-in for free and create a limited number of free documents. Additional upgrades need to be purchased.

14. DocuSign for Word

Cost: Free to try. Additional purchases are required.

Key Benefit: Sign or request eSignatures for important documents without leaving Word.

Digital signatures have become foolproof and legally binding identification tools for critical documents. In many countries, they are the same as physical signatures on paper documents. Sign in with your Microsoft 365, Microsoft, or DocuSign account. Email a completed copy of the signed documents, and automatically save them in DocuSign or on a cloud platform for collaboration.

DocuSign offers a free trial (sign and send 5 documents with a Microsoft 365 account and 10 documents with a Microsoft account).

 15. Qorus

Cost: Free to try. Additional purchases are required.

Key Benefit: Make business documents effortlessly.

Qorus is a business document builder. It works seamlessly across Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint to create personalized business documents like requests for proposals, pitches, and NDAs. Qorus includes tools that can quickly create fresh documents from templates, answer queries with a bank of reusable content, and even collaborate on documents with a team.

Qorus is a bid and proposal management solution on its own. The advantages can outweigh the costs if your enterprise needs it. Try it with a 14-day trial.

16. GetMpas

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Show locations on documents quickly.

Making an event flyer in Microsoft Word? Why not help your guests by displaying a small map that shows exactly where it will take place? There is Google Maps, but this little touch saves everyone a few seconds. 

The add-in allows you to customize the appearance and size of the map.

 17. Read My Document

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Go easy on your eyes.

Read My Document is a text-to-speech converter that reads your Microsoft Office documents aloud. It can be an invaluable editing aid when you are proofreading a document. Pick a voice and the speech speed to begin.

Alternatively, you can multitask by letting it read a document while you do something else. But don’t use it for confidential documents as the engine can send data over the internet.

18. Woodpecker

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Reuse your most important legal documents.

Legal documents should always be standardized. It makes it not only easier to understand them but also saves a lot of time when you need to reuse them. Woodpecker is an easy-to-use add-in that removes the chore of re-creating legal docs every time you need to change a minor detail.

Woodpecker also promises secure document management and collaboration with your own account. Project managers can try this add-in to enhance the role of their Word templates.

19. Font Finder

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Select and save your favorite fonts.

It is surprising that desktop publishing software like Microsoft Word still does not have an adept font management system. For instance, you cannot save your favorite fonts. You can create styles for them, but that is a roundabout way. Font Finder makes it easier.

Use the add-in tab screen to browse through the categorized fonts. Search for the font you want to use and set them as favorites with a click on the star. However, a small pitfall is that it seems to ignore fonts that do not come with Word.

 20. Emoji Keyboard

Cost: Free.

Key Benefit: Give your communication some color.

Microsoft Word add-ins shouldn’t be all sober and somber. Why not give it a bit of color with the Emoji Keyboard? After all, emojis are stuck to our digital tongues. And this keyboard gives you 1300 to choose from.

Get more work done today with these add-ins

We hope these useful and mostly free Microsoft Word add-ins help you plug a few productivity gaps, reduce a few steps and add up to a more efficient workflow at the end of your day!

If you are looking to sharpen your Microsoft Office skills, check out our Microsoft Word course to learn time-saving tips and tricks for formatting, margins, mail merges, and much more.

The Office browser extension is a free extension for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that gives you easy access to your Office apps and documents anywhere on the web. To get these benefits and more, make sure to sign in.

• Easily access your favorite apps such as Word and Outlook right from your browser.

• Quickly upload and start working on your documents on the web.

• Get a list of the most recent documents that you’ve worked on.

Sign in to the Office extension

When you install the extension, a dimmed Office icon is added to your browser’s toolbar. Select the icon and sign in with the account you use for Office, or sign in with your free Microsoft account.

To sign in:  

1. Select the Office browser extension icon next to the address bar in your browser.

   

2. Sign in with your Microsoft account or your work or school account. 

Notes: 

• Not sure which account to use? See What account do I use with Office and why do I need one?

• Can’t remember your account information? See I forgot the username or password for the account I use with Office.

If you’re a teacher or student, make sure to sign in with your school email address to access all the apps and tools included in your school’s subscription. You may be able to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and additional classroom tools to get your work done and collaborate with others. For more information, see Microsoft 365 for Education page. 

Open Office apps and documents

Once you’re signed in, select the Office browser extension icon next to the address bar in your browser.

• From the menu, open any of the apps or documents that you’ve recently used.

• Select Upload and Open to choose an Office file from your computer to send to OneDrive and open in the browser in the appropriate Office app.

Get the Office browser extension

The Office browser extension is available in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Get it from your browser’s app store:

See also

• Get started with Office for the web in Microsoft 365

• Basic tasks in Word for the web

• Basic tasks in Excel for the web

• Basic tasks in PowerPoint for the web

• Basic tasks in OneNote for the web

• Get started with Outlook on the web

• Spelling and grammar in Word

Do you have a question about Office for the web that we didn’t answer here?

Visit the Office for the web Answers community.

Help us improve Office for the web

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The following is a list of filename extensions used by programs in the Microsoft Office suite.

Word[edit]

Legacy

Legacy filename extensions denote binary Microsoft Word formatting that became outdated with the release of Microsoft Office 2007. Although the latest version of Microsoft Word can still open them, they are no longer developed. Legacy filename extensions include:

• .doc – Legacy Word document; Microsoft Office refers to them as «Microsoft Word 97 – 2003 Document»
• .dot – Legacy Word templates; officially designated «Microsoft Word 97 – 2003 Template»
• .wbk – Legacy Word document backup; referred as «Microsoft Word Backup Document»

OOXML

Office Open XML (OOXML) format was introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and became the default format of Microsoft Word ever since. Pertaining file extensions include:

• .docx – Word document
• .docm – Word macro-enabled document; same as docx, but may contain macros and scripts
• .dotx – Word template
• .dotm – Word macro-enabled template; same as dotx, but may contain macros and scripts
• .docb – Word binary document introduced in Microsoft Office 2007
• .pdf – PDF documents
• .wll – Word add-in
• .wwl – Word add-in

Excel[edit]

Legacy

Legacy filename extensions denote binary Microsoft Excel formats that became outdated with the release of Microsoft Office 2007. Although the latest version of Microsoft Excel can still open them, they are no longer developed. Legacy filename extensions include:

• .xls – Legacy Excel worksheets; officially designated «Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Worksheet»
• .xlt – Legacy Excel templates; officially designated «Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Template»
• .xlm – Legacy Excel macro
• .xll_ – Excel 4 for Mac add-in
• .xla_ — Excel 4 for Mac add-in
• .xla5 – Excel 5 for Mac add-in
• .xla8 – Excel 98 for Mac add-in

OOXML

Office Open XML (OOXML) format was introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and became the default format of Microsoft Excel ever since. Excel-related file extensions of this format include:

• .xlsx – Excel workbook
• .xlsm – Excel macro-enabled workbook; same as xlsx but may contain macros and scripts
• .xltx – Excel template
• .xltm – Excel macro-enabled template; same as xltx but may contain macros and scripts

Other formats

Microsoft Excel uses dedicated file formats that are not part of OOXML, and use the following extensions:

• .xlsb – Excel binary worksheet (BIFF12)
• .xla – Excel add-in that can contain macros
• .xlam – Excel macro-enabled add-in
• .xll – Excel XLL add-in; a form of DLL-based add-in^[1]
• .xlw – Excel work space; previously known as «workbook»

PowerPoint[edit]

Legacy

• .ppt – Legacy PowerPoint presentation
• .pot – Legacy PowerPoint template
• .pps – Legacy PowerPoint slideshow
• .ppa – PowerPoint (2007?) add-in
• .ppam – PowerPoint 2007 add-in with macros enabled

OOXML

• .pptx – PowerPoint presentation
• .pptm – PowerPoint macro-enabled presentation
• .potx – PowerPoint template
• .potm – PowerPoint macro-enabled template
• .ppam – PowerPoint add-in
• .ppsx – PowerPoint slideshow
• .ppsm – PowerPoint macro-enabled slideshow
• .sldx – PowerPoint slide
• .sldm – PowerPoint macro-enabled slide
• .pa – PowerPoint add-in

Access[edit]

Microsoft Access 2007 introduced new file extensions:

• .ACCDA – Access add-in file
• .ACCDB – The file extension for the new Office Access 2007 file format. This takes the place of the MDB file extension.
• .ACCDE – The file extension for Office Access 2007 files that are in «execute only» mode. ACCDE files have all Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) source code hidden. A user of an ACCDE file can only execute VBA code, but not view or modify it. ACCDE takes the place of the MDE file extension.
• .ACCDT – The file extension for Access Database Templates.
• .ACCDR – is a new file extension that enables you to open a database in runtime mode. By simply changing a database’s file extension from .accdb to .accdr, you can create a «locked-down» version of your Office Access database. You can change the file extension back to .accdb to restore full functionality.
• .ACCDU – Access add-in file
• .MDA – Access add-in file
• .MDE – Access add-in file

OneNote[edit]

• .one – OneNote export file

Outlook[edit]

• .ecf – Outlook 2013+ add-in file

Billing^[2][edit]

Publisher[edit]

• .pub – a Microsoft Publisher publication

XPS Document

• .xps – a XML-based document format used for printing (on Windows Vista and later) and preserving documents.

See also[edit]

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office XML formats
• Filename extension
• Alphabetical list of file extensions
• Office Open XML

External links[edit]

• Introducing the Microsoft Office (2007) Open XML File Formats
• Introduction to new file-name extensions

References[edit]

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Enhancing productivity is what every user wants. So here in this article, you are going to find out the 10 best Microsoft word add-ins that can help you in being more productive.

Microsoft Word is one of the most useful software that you would use to write and create all your projects. Using the software you can easily add text, tables, images, and videos to make it look professional. The software is ideal for every user who wishes to write and keeps the file stored. Though there are many alternatives to this software still the user prefers to use it.

To all the Microsoft Word users we have got some add-ons for you that can make your work easy. So without any further delay, let’s take a look at the list of best Microsoft Word add-ons to install for better productivity.

Best Microsoft Word Add-ins to Use in 2021

Here are some of the most useful and best MS Word add-ons to use and increase your productivity.

1. Grammarly

Whether you use Microsoft Word for writing high school projects or for business use. You need to write correct spellings and grammar. Grammarly can help you find out all the errors in your document and then replace it with the correct form. This software is considered one of the best Microsoft Word add-ins as it makes the document look the way it should be.

Checking for errors in the document is a very time-consuming job and if you don’t have experience in proofreading then you might not be perfect in finding errors. But this MS Word add-on will help you find every error and it also suggests why you need to change the sentence or word.

Grammarly is a great choice to make. It offers both free and paid versions, you can choose whichever version you want. The free version only offers limited suggestions, while on the other hand, the pro version will offer suggestions for everything that can make your document look professional.

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2. Wikipedia

To write on any topic you need to have proper knowledge on the subject and other than this you need to have proper and latest statistics to prove your point or back the theory. Now when you write, you will have to Google all the required information and then come back to the document for writing it. This whole process can be eased by just adding the second-best Microsoft Word add-in i.e., Wikipedia.

You can easily have this MS Word add-on and find every detail for your project easily. You can simply type and find all the required information by staying on the software. The Word add-in is available for Microsoft Word 2013 and later versions.

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3. Pexels

Next up in the list of best Microsoft Word add-ins is Pexels. This add-on will help you to find relevant images for all your write-ups. It is always recommended that when you add images to the article or blog it makes them more attractive and stays on the guideline which Google has for ranking them.

Using the Pexels Word add-in you can simply type and find all the images related to your subject. You can simply download them and add them to your documents. The best part about this add-on is that it doesn’t ask for any payment and is available for free.

This Microsoft Word add-on offers high-quality images from thousands of subjects. This add-on can be used in Word 2013 and later versions. This is the best option that offers images for free, you should surely give it a try.

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4. DocuSign

In this technical world, you can not be slow and rely on traditional methods. So to help you with this we have our next Microsoft Word add-ins. DocuSign is a great utility to have as it makes the process of adding signs really easy. Instead of signing on paper and then scanning that sheet to upload, you can simply use this add-in and sign in the document directly.

Using this Microsoft Word add-n you can simply add tags and position where you want the other person’s sign. Just like a hard copy you can keep it safe on your computer or cloud storage platform and use it whenever you want. Apart from this, you can even share the file easily.

Though this is not the free Word add-in you can still have a 10-day trial and then pay further to use it. The trial is only available for Microsoft account customers.

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5. Excel to Word Document Automation

The next option on our list of best Microsoft Word add-in in Excel to Word document automation. This is a very productive MS Word add-on which can easily help you in converting files in no time. Performing this task of converting files can be very tough and it can take a lot of time. Using the add-in you can simply switch from one to another in just a few seconds.

This extension can easily convert charts, images, tables from Excel to Word. It moreover helps users in rectifying the errors that you do while you update the data. If you regularly keep switching between files then this might be the best MS Word add-on to have.

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6. Office Tabs

Just like the way we have made switching files easy, the same way now this extension is going to help in switching between tabs. The next extension on our list is Office Tabs. This is one of the best Microsoft Word add-ins or even the best add-ins for all the Microsoft software. This extension can easily help you in improving productivity and saving a lot of time while you work.

The MS Word add-in can easily switch between the other Microsoft software and you don’t have to every time minimize or close a software in order to open a new one. You can simply add them to your current workplace.

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7. Vertex42 Template Gallery

The way you maintain a document also affects the viewer. But most of the users don’t know how to change the writing style or template according to the genre. Vertex42 Template Gallery is a great Microsoft add-in that can help you in adding the right format to your document easily.

Whether you are in a meeting and want to write minutes of the meeting or you are writing a checklist for all the employees. You can have a separate template for each task and make it look just perfect for it. This add-on offers more than 300 templates that you can use to make the document perfect for work. We would recommend you to add this Microsoft Word add-on and work perfectly.

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8. Dictate

The human body needs rest and if you keep on typing for a long duration your hands and fingers might get sore. To help you in being productive for a long time and not making your fingers sore, you can use the Dictate Microsoft Word add-in. This is the easiest text extension that can easily type what you speak.

Next time when you don’t feel like typing you can add this extension and just speak what you want to type. Once this MS Word add-on is installed, it will appear on the right side of the screen where you just have to tap on the start button. That’s it now you can easily speak and the extension will keep on typing what you speak.

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9. I Should Be Writing

Next add-on in our list of best Microsoft Word add-ins is ‘I Should Be Writing’. This is a very unique extension that does not offer many features but only offers useful ones. Most of the writers aim to complete the word limit and in order to do it they keep on checking the word count.

After installing this extension you can just focus on writing and the word will be displayed on the screen only. Now you don’t have to switch tabs to check the count. This is a very useful tool that can help in saving the time and effort of the writers.

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10. Copyleaks Plagiarism Checker

This add-on is one of the most important when it comes to writing. The reason why we have kept this Microsoft Word add-on in the last place is that when you will complete your write-up you will need this add-on to function. Using the Copyleaks Plagiarism Checker you can check whether the content you have written is similar to the content available on the internet or not.

Though in your opinion checking plagiarism is not necessary but according to Google, if you copy the content then your blog or article ranks lower. So, if you wish to see your article on the first page of Google search you have to keep an eye on the similarity through the plagiarism checker and keep the content unique.

You can use any plagiarism checker for this purpose, we have added Copyleaks because we personally liked the interface and result offered by this add-on.

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Increase Productivity with these Microsoft Word Add-ins

The above-listed extensions are the best Microsoft Word add-in that you can use to increase productivity. Though some of the extensions might not be useful for you we have listed them for all our readers. You can choose and install the MS Word add-on which suits your requirements. We hope that we have helped you in finding the ideal extension for Microsoft Word. Tell us did you like the article? Write your review in the comments section below.

Do you want to add even more functionality to Microsoft Word? Are you looking to automate your document assembly or add information from another source automatically?

Microsoft Word Add-Ins are a great way to add extra functionality to your documents. These add-ins can help extend the Microsoft Word user interface and launch task panes that run Javascript that interacts with a Word document’s content. 

Some examples of what add-ins can do for you include the following:

• set up macros
• customizing the toolbars, menu bar, and ribbons
• add and change shortcut menus
• extract and import data from other documents

In this article, we’ll go over what exactly Microsoft Word Add-Ins are, why you’d want to use them, and cover the top 13 best free Microsoft Word add-ins.

So, let’s get started!

What Are Microsoft Word Add-Ins?

You can think of Microsoft Word add-ins like Google Chrome extensions. Add-ins are just programs that can be attached to Microsoft Word to give it extra functionality. You can then display the add-ins dialog box by selecting the Document Template option in the Developer tab.

Add-ins can be very flexible. You can include a wide range of functionality in an add-in through written code. Don’t worry. You won’t need to know how to code to use the full potential of the add-ins. There are plenty of free Word add-ins that you can download and add to your Word documents. 

If you’re trying to make your life a lot easier when using Microsoft Word, then keep on reading. We’ve got a list of the best free Microsoft Word add-ins that you can download right now. 

13 Best Free Microsoft Word Add-Ins for 2022

Here’s our top thirteen list of the best free Microsoft Word add-ins for 2022. These add-ins will greatly improve your workflow when using Microsoft Word:

1. Wikipedia

This Microsoft Word extension can help simplify the process of referencing text and images. It can also help with quick research. The add-in works by selecting text in your document. Your results on Wikipedia then show up in a task pane. You can then insert a quotation into your document with one click. This add-in also works for MS Excel. 

2. Read My Document

This Word add-in is a text-to-speech converter. This add-in comes in handy when you’re proofreading a paper or want to multitask. To set up the Microsoft Word add-in, choose a speed that the text will be read back at and a voice. As this add-in sends data over the internet, be sure to only dictate documents that you don’t mind being shared. 

3. Pixabay Images

4. Pexels

Depending on the type of document you’re working on, you may need to add high-quality images. You can find beautiful images quick and easy with Pexels. You can search the colors in your presentation and find photos within the add-in that match the color. All the images in Pexels are royalty and copyright free.

5. I Should Be Writing

This Microsoft Word add-in helps you stay motivated. With the add-in, you can set writing goals based on time or word count. Having a pane open up next to your document while you’re writing helps you stay on track and get you to your writing goals.

The add-in connects with your ishouldbewriting.net account. You can keep track of your stats and join writing groups with your account. It isn’t required to create an account, but it’s free to create one. 

6. Emoji Keyboard

Emojis are very popular right now. They help add a bit of interest and playfulness to your documents.

When the add-in is selected, a task pane pops up on the right side of your screen. From there, you can choose from 1,300 different emojis. You can also change the skin tone of the people and faces. 

7. Vertex 42 Template Gallery

This free Word add-in gives you access to over three hundred of Vertex 42’s templates. You’ll find:

• templates for planners
• calendars
• finance
• to-do lists
• and much more

All the templates have been well-researched and updated based on user feedback.

This add-in also works for Excel and features templates for the spreadsheet software. All the templates are organized into categories and a search function is provided in the add-in.

8. Consistency Checker

Consistency checker searches for possible errors in grammar. You can think of this as another tool that can catch mistakes alongside the native MS Word spell checker. With Consistency Checker you can search for:

• errors in hyphenation
• common typos
• spelling variations
• abbreviations
• numbers in sentences

With the click of a button, you can scan your whole document for errors. 

9. Adobe Creative Cloud 

This add-in connects your Adobe Creative Cloud account with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. With the add-in, you can insert images into your document from Illustrator and Photoshop, add fonts, insert Adobe stock graphics, and much more. You can also use the add-in to reference your brand’s style guide.

This is a must-have add-in if you use Adobe software. Creative Cloud app is required for this add-in.

10. Word Rhyme

Working on a document that needs to rhyme? This is the perfect add-in for you. All you need to do is select a word in your document and click the Rhyme Section button. This type of add-in is the most helpful for poetry, creative writings, and for students. 

11. Handy Calculator

Handy calculator is a basic calculator. You can have the calculator show up on the right side of your Word and Excel document. The calculator supports all commonly used arithmetic operations and has memory functions. You can also directly add numeric data from your document into the calculator. 

12. Power Thesaurus

A Thesaurus is an invaluable tool when working on a document. This Microsoft Word extension allows you to search any term in your document and replace it with synonyms or antonyms. The extension also allows you to browse the common synonyms and antonyms based on a search of your choice. The Word add-in features a light and dark theme as well. 

13. Triyo

This is the perfect Microsoft Word extension if you’re working in a team. The add-in lets teams collaborate on different sections of a document. You can create teams, assign roles, add comments, and much more with the free Word add-in. What’s great about the add-in is you can manage everything through your email. 

Let’s now go over how to install one of the free Microsoft Word Add-Ins.

How To Install a Microsoft Word Add-In

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best free Microsoft Word add-ins for 2022, let’s go over how you can install the free Word add-ins. Here’s a short tutorial on how you can find any add-in and install it. 

To install an add-in, go to the Insert tab and choose the Get Add-ins option. A popup menu appears where you can browse and search for the plugin that you’d like to install. 

In this example, we’ll be installing the Vertex42 Templates add-in, so we’ll type that in the search bar. Click the Add button next to Vertex 42 Templates and the add-in will then be installed. 

To access all of your add-ins, go to the Insert tab and choose the My Add-ins option. A popup menu appears with all of the add ins that you installed. Just double-click any one of them and they appear on the right side of your screen.

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Download a Free Microsoft Word Add-In Today

As you can see, there are plenty of high-quality free MS Word add-ins that can add a ton of helpful features to your documents. Regardless of what type of document you’re creating, there’s an add-in that can be of use to you. 

You can try out all the Word extensions that appeal to you and search through Microsoft’s library of extensions. Take your documents to the next level today! 

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