Harvey for Word: How to Download and Install

Instructions for users to download and install the Word add-in.

Last updated: Sep 11, 2025

Depending on your Microsoft Admin Center settings, you may need permission from your Microsoft Administrator to install the add-in. Additionally, all users must have a Harvey account to access and use the add-in.

For Windows Users: How to Download and Install Harvey for Word

When downloading the Word Add-In there are two Add-Ins to choose from depending on the URL of your workspace.

  1. If you access Harvey via app.harvey.ai, install the US version of the add-in.
    Installing Harvey for Word US
  2. If you access Harvey via eu.app.harvey.ai, install the EU version of the add-in.
    Installing Harvey for Word EU
  3. If you access Harvey via au.app.harvey.ai, install the AU version of the add-in.
    Installing Harvey for Word AU

On the Web

To add Harvey for Word on the web, install from this link or follow these steps:

  1. In Word, open a document, go to the Home tab and click Add-ins in the toolbar.
    1. If not visible, click the three dots at the end of the toolbar.
  2. In the search bar, type Harvey.
    1. Click More Add-Ins if it doesn’t appear
  3. When Harvey appears in the search results, click Add to install it.
    1. If you don't see Harvey listed, click on the Admin-managed tab at the top. You may find it there if your organization has deployed it through the admin center.
      Searching for the Harvey Add-In within Word
  4. After installing the add-in, return to the Home tab in Word and click the three dots on the right side of the toolbar to find Harvey for Word.
    Harvey for Word populates at the bottom of the toolbar.
  5. Click Get started.
    1. A new window will appear, prompting you to log in with your Harvey account. Once logged in and authorized, the sidebar will load the Harvey for Word interface.
      Click 'Get Started' in the Harvey for Word sidebar.

Desktop app

To add Harvey to your Microsoft Word 365 desktop app:

  1. Mac: Go to the Home tab and click Add-Ins on the ribbon. Windows: Go to the File tab and click Get Add-Ins.
  2. In the search bar, type Harvey.
  3. Click Add to install the appropriate Harvey for Word Add-In based on your Harvey instance (US or EU).
    Searching for the Harvey for Word Add-In in Word.
  4. After installing, click the Harvey for Word icon in an open document.
    Locate Harvey for Word in the Word toolbar.
  5. Click Get started on the right side of the screen.
    1. A new window will appear, prompting you to log in with your Harvey account. Once logged in and authorized, the sidebar will load the Harvey for Word interface.
      Click Get Started in the sidebar.

For Mac Users: Using Harvey for Word Online

Our Word Add-in performs significantly better with Word Online for Mac computers compared to using it within the Word desktop application. To use Harvey for Word on your Mac:

  1. Upload a file or create a blank document
  2. Go to Home > Add-Ins > Harvey for Word
  3. Follow the steps to log in

Additional Support

For other installation options and troubleshooting guidance, see our Word Add-In Troubleshooting article. Word Add-In Troubleshooting article.