Add-Ins in Microsoft Applications

Due to security risks, Duquesne-affiliated emails do not have access to the Microsoft store. In order to access these add-ins, you will need to use/create a personal Microsoft account, add the extension, then sign back into your Duquesne account. 

Step 1: Sign Out of Your School Account

1. Open Microsoft Word. Ensure you’re in the document view (you might see a blank document or your most recent file).

2. Access the Account Options:

   • Click on the File tab located at the top‐left corner of the window.

   • In the sidebar that appears, select Account (or sometimes Office Account).

3. Sign Out:

   • Under the User Information section, look for your school account details (usually displayed as an email address).

   • Click on Sign out. You may be prompted to confirm or see a dialog warning you about the account change. Confirm any prompts.

Step 2: Sign In with Your Personal Account

1. Initiate the Sign-In Process:

   • Still in the Account section, click on Sign in.

   • If it doesn’t appear automatically, close and reopen Word to prompt the sign-in screen if necessary.

2. Enter Your Personal Account Details:

   • Type in the email address associated with your personal Microsoft account and click Next.

   • Enter your password and any two-factor authentication codes if you have them enabled.

   • Complete any additional verification steps as prompted.

3. Verify the Sign-In:

   • Once signed in, your account information (email, account picture, etc.) should now be displayed under the User Information section, confirming you’re using your personal account.

Step 3: Add an Add-In from the Microsoft Store

1. Navigate to the Add-Ins:

   • With your personal account active, click on the Insert tab in the main ribbon at the top of Microsoft Word.

   • Look for the Add-ins group. You might see a button labeled Get Add-ins (in some versions it might simply say Store).

2. Browse and Select the Add-In:

   • In the Office Add-ins dialog box that appears, use the search bar to type the name or keyword of the add-in you want.

   • Review the search results and click on the add-in that suits your needs.

   • Click the Add (or Install) button next to the add-in’s name and follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation. This might include accepting terms or selecting specific features.

3. Confirm Installation:

   • Once installed, the add-in may appear as an icon in your ribbon or as a pane on the side of your document. Use it as needed to extend Word’s functionality.

Step 4: Sign Back Into Your School Account

1. Prepare to Switch Accounts:

   • When you’re done using your personal account and the add-in has been installed, return to the Accountpage by clicking File > Account again.

2. Sign Out of Your Personal Account:

   • Click Sign out under your personal account information.

   • Confirm the action if prompted.

3. Sign Back In with Your School Account:

   • Now, click Sign in and enter your school account credentials (your school email and password).

   • Complete any necessary multi-factor authentication steps or additional prompts.

4. Verify the Change:

   • Ensure that your school account details now appear in the User Information section, confirming you’re signed back into your school account.