> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Ask Questions in GC AI for Word

> 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](/guides/gcai-for-word/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.

![How to ask questions in GC AI for Word](https://docs-images-gcai.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/GC+AI+in+Word/how-to-question.gif)

1. **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.
2. **Locate the Input Box:**
   * At the bottom of the GC AI panel, find the text input box at the bottom of the screen.
3. **Type Your Question:**
   * Select inside the **"Ask anything"** box and type your question about the document's content.
4. **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.
5. **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.


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