Supported Operating Systems #

OnStyle requires a compatible Windows operating system. The following versions are supported:

• OnStyle version 3.6:
  • Microsoft Windows 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Earlier OnStyle versions:
  • Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)

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:

• OnStyle version 3.6:
  • Microsoft Word from Microsoft 365 (Office 365)
• Earlier OnStyle versions:
  • Microsoft Word 2016
  • Microsoft Word 2019

Both 32-bit and 64-bit installations are supported.

Internet and Permissions #

For installation and activation, ensure the following:

• An active internet connection (for license server communication)
• User-level installation rights (no admin privileges required for standard installation)
• Firewall and antivirus settings that allow Word add-ins and outbound connections

Disk Space and Performance Recommendations #

Although OnStyle has a small installation footprint, optimal performance requires:

• At least 150 MB of available disk space
• At least 8 GB of RAM
• Microsoft Word set as the default .docx file editor

Important

Running multiple large Word documents simultaneously may impact validation performance. Close unused files when possible.