What you'll learn

Switching between a Word document and a separate AI interface adds friction to every writing task you need AI help with. In this course, First Look: Claude for Word, you'll learn to use Claude directly inside Microsoft Word to speed up document creation and editing. First, you'll explore what Claude for Word is, how it compares to using Claude separately, and how to install and sign in to the add-in. Next, you'll discover how to draft and edit documents using Claude, including working with selected text, the ask-before-edit review flow, and track changes for collaborative review. Finally, you'll learn how to use Skills inside the add-in, configure settings like custom instructions and cross-file access, and stay aware of security risks like prompt injection. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of Claude for Word needed to integrate AI assistance directly into your Microsoft Word document workflows.