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Activating Your License

Before activating your license, make sure:

  • OnStyle is installed
  • You have a valid license key (required only if you are activating the full version - not needed for starting a free trial)
  • Your computer is connected to the internet

Step 1 – After the installation, start the Word application.

Section titled “Step 1 – After the installation, start the Word application.”

Once you click on the OnStyle tab from the ribbon, the application’s start screen shows that OnStyle is loading.

Microsoft Word start window showing that OnStyle is launching alongside Word after installation.

Step 2 – Open Microsoft Word and Go to the OnStyle Tab

Section titled “Step 2 – Open Microsoft Word and Go to the OnStyle Tab”

Click the OnStyle tab in the Word ribbon. If this is your first time launching OnStyle, an activation window will appear.

Microsoft Word Ribbon with the OnStyle tab selected for the first time, triggering the activation prompt.

Step 3 – Start Trial or Activate with a License Key

Section titled “Step 3 – Start Trial or Activate with a License Key”

Choose one of the following options:

  • To start a trial:
    • Click Activate OnStyle.
    • Select the Free trial without key option from the Type of activation section.
    • Enter your Name and Email address, then click the Activate button.
  • To activate a full license:
    • Click Activate OnStyle.
    • Select the Activate license option from the Type of activation section.
    • Enter your Name, Email address, and the License key, then click the Activate button.

OnStyle activation dialog showing the option to activate with a license key, including fields for Name, Email, and License key.

On successful activation, OnStyle will restart. Microsoft Word will remain open.