How to add the Microsoft add-in

Install Ginger and sign in:

What you need

• A Windows computer running [Windows Vista or later].
• For the Office add-in: Microsoft Word and/or classic Outlook, PowerPoint for Windows
• Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. It's included in Windows 11 and in most Windows 10 computers; if it's missing, Ginger may show a blank window (see Troubleshooting).

To install Ginger

1. Close Word and Outlook.
2. Download Ginger for Windows from [download link].
3. Open the downloaded file and follow the steps on screen. Windows may ask you to allow the app to make changes; click Yes.
4. When the installation finishes, Ginger opens and the G icon appears in the system tray.
5. Sign in with your Ginger account, or create one.
6. Open Word or Outlook. The Ginger buttons appear in the ribbon.

Start Ginger automatically

To have Ginger ready every time you turn on your computer, turn on Launch Ginger on system startup in Settings.