What is OnStyle?

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

OnStyle is an advanced Microsoft Word extension tool to check and format your documents to meet predefined company or industry formatting standards. OnStyle helps identify the formatting elements of the document that differ from the compliant ones, and it assists in creating new documents that meet style and formatting requirements. Key Features DocConfig A DocConfig…

System Requirements

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Supported Operating Systems OnStyle requires a compatible Windows operating system. The following versions are supported: Limitation OnStyle is not compatible with macOS or web-based versions of Microsoft Word. Supported Microsoft Word Versions OnStyle works as a Word add-in and requires one of the following desktop versions: Both 32-bit and 64-bit installations are supported. Internet and…

How to Install OnStyle

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Prerequisites Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following: Installation Steps Step 1 โ€“ Install the OnStyle Framework Step 2 โ€“ Install the Edition-Specific Configuration Step 3 โ€“ Launch Microsoft Word Tip To access OnStyleโ€™s authoring functions, first, a DocConfig must be assigned to the document by selecting the DocConfig from the Assign DocConfig…

Activating Your License

Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Prerequisites Before activating your license, make sure: Activation Steps Step 1 โ€“ After the installation, start the Word application. Once you click on the OnStyle tab from the ribbon, the applicationโ€™s start screen shows that OnStyle is loading. Step 2 โ€“ Open Microsoft Word and Go to the OnStyle Tab Click the OnStyle tab in…

Uninstalling or Disabling OnStyle

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

Uninstalling OnStyle Important Always close all Word documents before uninstalling to avoid file lock issues. Step 1 โ€“ Open Add or Remove Programs Step 2 โ€“ Uninstall the Components Uninstall both components in the following order: Click Uninstall and confirm each step. Step 3 โ€“ Verify Removal Make sure OnStyle no longer appears in the…

How to Apply a DocConfig

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Applying a DocConfig Caution Applying a DocConfig updates your documentโ€™s styles, layout, and settings according to predefined standards. These changes may significantly modify the documentโ€™s formatting, so it is recommended to work on a copy. What Happens After Application Once a DocConfig is applied:

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