Supported Versions
The Dash in Microsoft Office add-in supports the following versions of Microsoft Office:
Microsoft Office 2016 (Retail)
Microsoft Office 2019 (Retail)
Microsoft Office 2021 (Retail/Volume-Licensed)
Microsoft 365
Deploying the Dash Add-in
The Dash add-in is an easy to install Microsoft Office add-in that's accessible right from Microsoft and currently supported in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Please follow the instructions below to get it setup in your Microsoft tenant.
AppSource Deployment
Instructions on how to deploy new add-in's are available through Microsoft's support page, located here. Please follow the steps below for GovDash specific steps.
In the admin center, in the left nav, choose Settings, and then choose Integrated apps.
In the Deployed Apps list, select Get apps to get a view of the apps.
On the Microsoft 365 Apps published apps page, search for GovDash in the search bar in the top right, and select Get it now. Review the License Terms and Privacy Statement, Enter in your Organization Information and check the Microsoft Permissions box then press Get it now.
Select Deploy at the top of the page next to the message that refers to waiting to be deployed.
On the right hand side of the screen in the Deploy New App pane, you now have the ability to set the permissions of who can see the add-in in the browser, make your changes and then click Next.
Select Next to get to the Accept permission request page. The app capabilities and permissions of each of the apps are listed. If the app needs consent, select Accept permissions. Only a global administrator can give consent.
Select Next to review the deployment and choose Finish deployment. You can view the deployment from the Overview tab by choosing View this deployment. In the Microsoft 365 admin center, you can see the status of each deployed app and the date you deployed the app.
Please Note
According to Microsoft, it can take up to 24 hours for a newly deployed add-in to appear on the app ribbon in your users' Microsoft Office application. Your users may need to relaunch their Office application to view the add-in icon on the app ribbon.
XML/Custom App Deployment
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Deploying the Add-In
Instructions on Centralized Deployment of add-in's are available through Microsoft's support page, located here. Please follow the steps below for GovDash specific steps.
In the admin center, in the left navigation section, choose Settings, and then choose Integrated Apps.
Click Upload custom apps.
Select the I have a URL for the manifest file option, and paste the following URL in the box:
https://govdash-public.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/office_manifest.xmlPlease Note
If pasting the link does not work, you can download the XML file from the link above and upload it through the Upload manifest file (.xml) from device option.
Click Upload.
On the Configure add-in pane, select an option under Assign users, and click Deploy.
On the Review and finish deployment screen, review the information and click Next to finish deployment.
Click Done.
Please Note
According to Microsoft, it can take up to 24 hours for a newly deployed add-in to appear on the app ribbon in your users' Microsoft Word. Your users may need to relaunch Microsoft Word to view the add-in icon on the app ribbon.
Updating the Add-In
To update the add-in within your existing custom app deployment:
Open the custom app within your Integrated Apps.
Select Update add-in within the app pane.
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Choose either the download or URL option based on your preference, and hit Next.
Click Accept and Update to complete the update.
Your users will either need to wait for deployment to complete, or they can force the update process by refreshing their add-ins list in Microsoft Word.
Dash Settings
Accessing Settings
To access your Word Assistant settings, navigate to Settings in GovDash, and then Dash within the Settings menu. You can also access using this direct link.
Word Assistant Consent
By enabling this setting, this will show an acceptance message each time the Word Assistant is opened within a Word document requiring consent from team members to use the Word Assistant within the document they have opened. This acts as a confirmation layer to ensure the Word Assistant isn’t being opened within documents unintentionally.
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Web Search
You may optionally enable or disable the ability for the Word Assistant to be able to search the web as a source of information using the Web Searching toggle.
Removing the Dash Add-In
In the event that you need to remove the Dash add-in from your tenant, please follow the steps below.
In the admin center, go to the Settings > Integrated apps page.
Select the deployed add-in and then select the Configuration tab.
In the Configuration pane, go to Advanced Settings > Add-ins.
Select the add-in from the list again.
Choose Remove Add-In. Remove the Add-in button on the bottom right corner.
Validate your selections, and choose Remove.
FAQ
Which Microsoft Office applications can the GovDash add-in be used with?
The GovDash add-in is compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
What steps should I follow to deploy the GovDash add-in?
To deploy the GovDash add-in, you need to access the admin center, navigate to Settings, choose Integrated apps, and follow the deployment instructions provided.
How can I access the settings for the Word Assistant?
You can access the Word Assistant settings by navigating to Settings in GovDash and then selecting Dash from the menu.
Is it possible to disable web searching for the Word Assistant?
Yes, you can enable or disable the web searching feature for the Word Assistant using the Web Searching toggle in the settings.
What should I do if I want to update the GovDash add-in?
To update the GovDash add-in, open the custom app in Integrated Apps, select Update add-in, and follow the prompts to complete the update.