Deploying the Xakia Word Add-In centrally via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center is the recommended deployment approach.
When the Xakia Word Add-In is deployed centrally through the steps below, clicking Open and Edit in Word (or Open in Read Only) from Xakia opens Word and loads your document automatically, with no extra steps.
If a user installs the add-in themselves from the Office Add-ins Store instead, this automatic loading does not work — this is a current limitation on Microsoft's side. Users who self-install may see a placeholder document open in Word with instructions to click the Xakia button in the ribbon to load their document, and may also need to dismiss a protected view bar first. Central deployment avoids this extra step entirely.
Follow the steps below to get started!
1. In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, navigate to 'Settings' >'Integrated Apps'
2. Click on 'Get Apps'
3. Use the search bar at the top and search for 'Xakia'
4. Click on the 'Get it now' button
5. Select the preferred choice to 'Assign Users'
Once you've completed these steps and deployed the add-in, it will automatically appear in Word for the selected users. Individual users won’t need to download or install anything—it’s ready to use!
Note: If the Word add-In is not available after deployment for your users, please check if there are any security policies both across the organization or on individuals, which would prevent access to the Microsoft Office Add-In Store, or the use of Word add-ins.