Install the add-in
You have two options to get Gavel Exec into Microsoft Word:- Install in Word Desktop
- Install in Word 365 Online
- Microsoft AppSource
Open a Word Document and go to the add-ins menu
In a Word Template, go to Home Ribbon → Get Add-Ins (labeled Office Add-ins in some versions of Word)

Set up your account
After installing the add-in, go to exec.gavel.io to create or sign in to your Gavel Exec account. Once signed in, the add-in panel in Word will be linked to your account and ready to use.Troubleshooting deployment errors
If you see an error when trying to install or load the add-in, work through the options below.Try loading the add-in from Microsoft Word directly
Try loading the add-in from Microsoft Word directly
If you encountered an error installing from a browser, open Microsoft Word and use Home Ribbon → Get Add-Ins (or Office Add-ins) to install Gavel Exec directly from within the application instead.
Clear your cache or use an incognito browser
Clear your cache or use an incognito browser
Cached data from a previous session can interfere with the installation flow. Clear your browser cache or open a private/incognito window and attempt the installation again.
Verify deployment is enabled in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Verify deployment is enabled in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
If your organization manages Microsoft 365 centrally, an admin may need to enable the add-in:
- Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
- Go to Settings → Integrated Apps.
- Verify that app deployment is enabled and that Gavel Exec is not blocked.
This step requires Microsoft 365 admin privileges. Contact your IT administrator if you don’t have access.
Clear the Word add-in cache and restart
Clear the Word add-in cache and restart
If the add-in loads but behaves unexpectedly, clearing Word’s add-in cache often resolves the issue:
- In Microsoft Word, go to File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings.
- Select Trusted Add-in Catalogs.
- Check the box labeled Next time Office starts, clear all previously-started web add-ins cache.
- Click OK, close Word fully, and restart it.


