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Outlook Add-in Guide
Complete guide to using Tinker Tone in Microsoft Outlook
Installation & Setup
Installing the Add-in
- From the Tinker Tone Dashboard:
- Log in to your Tinker Tone account at tinkertone.app
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations
- Click "Install Outlook Add-in"
- Follow the prompts to add Tinker Tone to your Outlook
- From Microsoft AppSource:
- Open Outlook (desktop or web)
- Click "Get Add-ins" or "Store" in the ribbon
- Search for "Tinker Tone"
- Click "Add" to install the add-in
Note: You'll need an active Tinker Tone subscription to use the add-in. Start your free trial at tinkertone.app/signup
Using the Add-in
Composing Emails
- Open a new email or reply in Outlook
- Write your draft email message
- Click the Tinker Tone icon in the ribbon or sidebar
- Select your desired voice profile from the dropdown
- Choose a rewrite action:
- Polish: Refine your message while keeping your voice
- Shorter: Make your message more concise
- Clearer: Improve clarity and readability
- Softer: Make the tone more gentle
- Firmer: Make the tone more direct
- Review the rewritten text in the preview pane
- Click "Apply" to replace your draft with the rewritten version
- Make any final edits and send your email
Quick Actions
- Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+T (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+T (Mac) to open Tinker Tone
- Quick Polish: Select text and click "Quick Polish" for instant refinement
- Save Drafts: Tinker Tone automatically saves your original draft
Settings & Configuration
Add-in Settings
Access add-in settings by clicking the gear icon in the Tinker Tone sidebar:
- Default Profile: Set which voice profile to use by default
- Auto-save: Automatically save original drafts before rewriting
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Customize keyboard shortcuts
- Privacy: Control what data is sent to Tinker Tone
Removing the Add-in
Uninstalling Tinker Tone
If you need to remove the add-in:
Outlook Desktop (Windows/Mac):
- Open Outlook
- Click "Get Add-ins" or "Store" in the ribbon
- Click "My add-ins" in the left sidebar
- Find Tinker Tone in the list
- Click the three dots (...) and select "Remove"
Outlook Web:
- Open Outlook on the web
- Click Settings (gear icon) → View all Outlook settings
- Go to General → Manage add-ins
- Find Tinker Tone and click "Remove"
Note: Removing the add-in does not cancel your Tinker Tone subscription. To cancel your subscription, see our billing documentation.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Add-in not appearing:
- Restart Outlook
- Check that the add-in is enabled in your add-ins settings
- Verify your Tinker Tone subscription is active
Authentication errors:
- Sign out and sign back in to Tinker Tone
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Check your internet connection
Rewrites not working:
- Ensure you have text selected or written in your draft
- Check that you've selected a voice profile
- Verify your subscription includes API access
Still having issues? Contact our support team for help.