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ChatGPT Add-in for Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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Introduction

The official ChatGPT add-in from OpenAI brings ChatGPT into Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint through a side panel. It can help you work with data and formulas in Excel, draft and edit documents in Word, and create and revise editable slides in PowerPoint using plain-language requests.

This guide explains how to install the add-in and sign in with your AU ChatGPT Edu account.

The add-in can read, edit and send content from your spreadsheets, documents and presentations online. Use only approved data, save a backup before making changes and review generated results for accuracy before sharing.

Use your ChatGPT Edu account for AU work and follow AU’s AI Use Guidelines. To request a ChatGPT Edu account, contact itshelp@aurora.edu.

Install ChatGPT Add-in for Excel, PowerPoint or Word

  1. Open Excel, PowerPoint or Word.
  2. Create or open a workbook, presentation or document.
  3. Click Home, then select Add-ins in the ribbon.

  4. Click the More Add-ins button from the menu.

  5. Type ChatGPT in the search field at the top of the Apps pane on the left. Find ChatGPT in the search results and click the tile for the app.
  6. Verify that the publisher name is OpenAI, LLC and the app name is ChatGPT. Next click the Add button.

  7. After installing the app, a side panel opens on the right to sign in with ChatGPT. The app can also be accessed from the ribbon.

  8. For sign in steps, refer to the Sign in to ChatGPT section within this guide.

Sign in to ChatGPT in Excel, PowerPoint or Word

  1. Once ChatGPT is installed, open the app from Excel, PowerPoint or Word by clicking the ChatGPT icon in the ribbon.

  2. A side pane will open to the right with sign in options. Click the Continue with ChatGPT button.

  3. Click the Allow button to open a new window.

  4. A new window opens for the ChatGPT sign in page. Type your AU email address and click the Continue button.

  5. Next, the window prompts you to sign in with Okta. Type your AU username and click Next.

  6. Type your password and select Verify.
  7. Authenticate with MFA to sign in next.

  8. After authenticating, the window closes. From the right side panel, click I understand.

  9. Within the side panel, you will be prompted to answer questions during initial setup. You can opt to skip the questions by clicking Skip or optionally answer them.

  10. After completing the questions, ChatGPT becomes available to use from the right side pane.