Updating Microsoft Word

In order to use the PERRLA for Word add-in, you'll want to make sure that your Microsoft Word is staying up-to-date. Instructions for checking for Word updates on both Windows and Mac are included below.

Checking for updates on Windows

If you're using a Windows computer, checking for an update to Word is easy. Here's what you'll need to do:

1. Make sure you have an active Office account or Office 365 subscription.
   If your Microsoft Office account or Office 365 subscription has expired, you won't be notified for any of the newer updates to Word. You can get a free Student account through Microsoft Office's Education Program.
2. Open Microsoft Word. 
3. Go to File. 
4. Click Account. 
5. Click Update Options under Office Updates on the right side of the screen.
6. Click Update Now. 

Checking for updates on Mac

On a Mac, checking for updates is simple.

1. Open Microsoft Word. 
2. Click Help in the toolbar at the top of the screen. 
3. Click Check for Updates.