Using Writer's Workbench 8.2 in Microsoft Word 2007
(Click here if using Writer's Workbench Version 8.18)

Microsoft Word 2007 handles Word Add-Ins differently than previous versions of Word.

The first time that you double-click on the Writer's Workbench icon after installing Writer's Workbench, a Security Warning will indicate that "Macros have been disabled."  These macros must be enabled for Writer's Workbench to run.

Click on the "Options..." button.

First invocation of Writer's Workbench - Macros Disabled

A "Security Alert - Macro" menu will appear.

You must "Trust all documents from this publisher" and click "OK" to use Writer's Workbench with Word 2007.

Then, WWB will determine sizes of windows used while analyzing compositions based on your versions of Word and Windows, and your system's resolution.

Note: You will only see the security warning the first time that you double-click on the Writer's Workbench icon provided that you follow the steps above.

Now, open an existing document (our sample document, "The Tempest," can be opened with <Alt-B>) or start typing your composition.

Microsoft Word 2007 no longer uses traditional toolbars.  The "WWB Composition" tab will be highlighted with all of the appropriate Writer's Workbench buttons available in its ribbon.

After clicking on Analysis Programs from the composition menu above and running one of the analyses, the "WWB Analysis" tab will activated and buttons on that ribbon will be available for the analysis.

Other than a different display, Writer's Workbench operates the same in Word 2007 as in previous versions of Word.  Additional documentation is available at www.writersworkbench.com and then by clicking on the button toward the upper-left corner of our homepage.

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Last modified 07/29/08.