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System Requirements

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)

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.

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

Section titled “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