How to Install OnStyle

Prerequisites #

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following:

  • Microsoft Word 2016, 2019, or Microsoft 365 installed
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Active internet connection (for license activation)
  • OnStyle installer files (Framework and Edition-specific Configuration)

Installation Steps #

Step 1 โ€“ Install the OnStyle Framework

  1. Locate and run the installer file named OnStyle-Framework_3.x.x.msi.
  2. Accept the license agreement and click Install.
OnStyle Framework installer showing the License Agreement screen.
  1. When complete, click Finish.
OnStyle Framework installer showing the Setup Completed screen with the Finish button.

Step 2 โ€“ Install the Edition-Specific Configuration

  1. Run the appropriate configuration installer based on your edition:
    • For Essential: OnStyle-Configuration-Essential_3.x.x.msi
    • For Professional: OnStyle-Configuration-Professional_3.x.x.msi
  2. Follow the prompts to complete installation.

Step 3 โ€“ Launch Microsoft Word

  1. After starting Microsoft Word, the OnStyle tab will appear on the Ribbon. By default, the Home tab remains selected as active.
Microsoft Word Ribbon with the OnStyle tab visible (Home tab remains the active tab by default).
  1. Open OnStyle tab. The Starter ribbon is displayed while the tool is loading.
OnStyle Starter Ribbon displayed on the OnStyle tab while the tool is loading.
  1. Once OnStyle is loaded, the activation window will appear.
OnStyle activation prompt reminding the user to activate the product โ€” either by starting a free trial or proceeding to license key entry in the next step.
  1. To activate the License Key, click the Activate OnStyle button:
  1. When the license is activated, the OnStyle default validation options will be available:

To access OnStyleโ€™s authoring functions, first, a DocConfig must be assigned to the document by selecting the DocConfig from the Assign DocConfig menu.

Updated on September 17, 2025

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