Supported Versions
The GovDash Word Assistant add-in supports the following versions of Microsoft Word:
Microsoft Office 2016 (Retail)
Microsoft Office 2019 (Retail)
Microsoft Office 2021 (Retail/Volume-Licensed)
Microsoft 365
Deploying the Word Assistant Add-in
The GovDash Word Assistant add-in is an easy to install Microsoft Word add-in that's accessible right from Microsoft. Please follow the instructions below to get it setup in your Microsoft tenant.
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 Word. Your users may need to relaunch Microsoft Word to view the add-in icon on the app ribbon.
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 Office Add-in from the App type drop down.
Select the Provide link to 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 Validate, and then Next.
On the Add users screen, select an option under Assign users, and click Next.
On the Accept permissions requests screen, review the app permissions and capabilities, and click Next.
On the Review and finish deployment screen, review the information and click Finish deployment. Wait a few minutes for the deployment to complete.
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.
Removing the GovDash Word Assistant
In the event that you need to remove the GovDash Word Assistant 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
What versions of Microsoft Word does the GovDash Word Assistant add-in support?
The GovDash Word Assistant add-in supports Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, 2021 (Retail/Volume-Licensed), and Microsoft 365.
Is it necessary for a global administrator to give consent for the add-in permissions?
Yes, only a global administrator can give consent for the app permissions.
Can I remove the GovDash Word Assistant from my tenant?
Yes, you can remove the GovDash Word Assistant by following the steps in the admin center under Settings > Integrated apps.
Will it take time for the add-in to appear in Microsoft Word after deployment?
Yes, it can take up to 24 hours for the newly deployed add-in to appear on the app ribbon in Microsoft Word.