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Word Add-in Guide

Complete guide to using Tinker Tone in Microsoft Word

Installation & Setup

Installing the Add-in

  1. From the Tinker Tone Dashboard:
    • Log in to your Tinker Tone account at tinkertone.app
    • Navigate to Settings → Integrations
    • Click "Install Word Add-in"
    • Follow the prompts to add Tinker Tone to your Word
  2. From Microsoft AppSource:
    • Open Microsoft Word (desktop or web)
    • Click "Insert" → "Get Add-ins" or "Office Add-ins"
    • 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

Rewriting Document Text

  1. Open a document in Microsoft Word
  2. Select the text you want to rewrite
  3. Click the "Rewrite" button in the Home tab ribbon (Tinker Tone group)
  4. The Tinker Tone taskpane will open on the right
  5. Click "Get Selected Text" to load your selection
  6. Select your desired voice profile from the dropdown
  7. Click "Rewrite Selection" to generate the rewrite
  8. Review the rewritten text in the preview panel
  9. Click "Replace Selection" to apply, or "Discard" to cancel

Best Practices

  • Select complete sentences: Tinker Tone works best with complete sentences or paragraphs rather than fragments
  • Use appropriate profiles: Choose a formal profile for reports and proposals, or a casual one for internal memos
  • Review before accepting: Always review the rewritten text before replacing—you can discard and try again
  • Undo support: Word's Ctrl+Z/Cmd+Z undo works after applying a rewrite, so you can easily revert

Settings & Configuration

Add-in Settings

The Word add-in inherits settings from your Tinker Tone account:

  • Default Profile: Set your default voice profile in the Tinker Tone web dashboard under Settings → Preferences
  • Team Profiles: Shared team profiles appear automatically if your organization has them configured
  • Privacy: The add-in only sends selected text to Tinker Tone for processing—your full document is never uploaded

Removing the Add-in

Uninstalling Tinker Tone

If you need to remove the add-in:

Word Desktop (Windows/Mac):

  1. Open Word
  2. Click "Insert" → "Get Add-ins"
  3. Click "My add-ins" in the sidebar
  4. Find Tinker Tone in the list
  5. Click the three dots (...) and select "Remove"

Word for the Web:

  1. Open a document in Word online
  2. Click "Insert" → "Office Add-ins"
  3. Go to "My Add-ins"
  4. 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 in ribbon:

  • Restart Microsoft Word
  • Check that the add-in is enabled under Insert → Get Add-ins → My Add-ins
  • Verify your Tinker Tone subscription is active

Selected text not loading:

  • Ensure you have text selected before clicking "Get Selected Text"
  • Try selecting a smaller amount of text
  • Close and reopen the taskpane

Authentication errors:

  • Sign out and sign back in to Tinker Tone
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Check your internet connection

Still having issues? Contact our support team for help.