Steps to ask questions about your open document in GC AI for Word: open the add-in from the ribbon, type in the input box, and review the answer.
For a general overview, check out the Getting Started with GC AI for Word guide.GC AI for Word uses the same chat service as the web app, with controls for working directly in your open document.
Open the GC AI Add-in:
Open the document you want to work with.
Select the GC AI button in the ribbon. This will open the GC AI panel, typically on the right side of your document.
Locate the Input Box:
At the bottom of the GC AI panel, find the text input box at the bottom of the screen.
Type Your Question:
Select inside the “Ask anything” box and type your question about the document’s content.
Submit Your Question:
Press the Enter key on your keyboard or select the send button (the blue circle with an arrow icon) next to the input box.
Review the Answer:
GC AI will process your question using the document and any other relevant sources, then display the answer in the task pane.
Last modified on September 23, 2026
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