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The final way in which you can modify your Word environment is to use add-ins. An add-in is a supplemental program that adds custom commands or custom features to Word. Like global templates, some add-ins can be loaded for the current session only or whenever you start Word. (For loading instructions, see the section "Loading Global Templates.") Other types of add-ins (such as Office updates) run automatically after you install them when you start Word.
Examples of typical add-ins offered by Microsoft and other third-party vendors include the following:
To find add-ins on the Microsoft Office Update site, follow these steps:
To find Microsoft-approved add-ins provided by third parties, click the Word Downloads From Third Parties hyperlink on the Microsoft Office Update Web site's Downloads For Word page (http://office.microsoft.com/Downloads/ouvp.aspx).
Keep in mind that when you download an add-in, you might have to follow specific installation procedures to ensure that the add-in runs properly. Generally, the download site provides the information you need for correct installation. Before you download an add-in, you should print the installation instructions so that you'll have them on hand for easy reference.
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