Please follow the steps below to install Spellbook in Google Docs.
Spellbook’s Google Docs Add-in lets you access Spellbook from the Google Docs side panel. You can use it to ask questions, review contracts, and work with Playbooks without leaving your document.
How to Install
You can install the add-in via the Google Marketplace.
(You'll be prompted to sign into your account and allow access to Spellbook when clicking Install).
Navigate to Google Marketplace > Spellbook
Select 'Install'.
You'll receive a pop-up when this is complete. Select 'Done' to continue.
Once installed, navigate to the Extensions tab in Google Docs, and should see Spellbook listed. Select 'Open Spellbook' to open the Spellbook panel.
Once opened, you'll be prompted to sign in. You can sign in using your Spellbook email.
If you’re running the Google Docs add-in without the Chrome extension, you’ll see a warning above that flags that tracked changes are unavailable. The Chrome extension enables the insertion of redlines as suggestions.
Installing the Spellbook Chrome Extension
Spellbook in Google Docs works best with the Spellbook Chrome extension. Once installed, launching Spellbook will result in the “Tracked changes unavailable” banner’s removal, indicating that the extension can now insert redlines as suggested text.
You can install the Chrome extension in the Chrome Web Store. Please note that this is only available in Chrome web browsers.
Open Spellbook in the Chrome Web Store, then Select 'Add to Chrome'.
You'll be prompted with a pop-up detailing Spellbook access, to continue select 'Add extension'.
Once installed, navigate to the Extensions menu in Chrome, and see Spellbook listed.
For additional visibility, click on Manage Extensions
FAQ
What is the Google Docs add-in?
What is the Google Docs add-in?
A Spellbook add-in that works directly inside Google Docs, supporting Reviews, Playbooks, and Chat (Ask). It's functionally very close to the Word add-in for supported features — same AI, same experience, different environment.
How is it different from the Word add-in?
How is it different from the Word add-in?
The supported features (Reviews, Playbooks, Chat) are largely 1:1 with Word. The main differences are what's missing: Draft, Compare to Market, Definitions, Benchmarking, and redlining are not available at beta. There are also some minor UI differences and slower performance on certain functions due to Google API constraints.
Do I need a new Spellbook account to use Spellbook in Google Docs?
Do I need a new Spellbook account to use Spellbook in Google Docs?
No. You can sign in using your existing Spellbook account.
Where do I find Spellbook after installing it?
Where do I find Spellbook after installing it?
Open a Google Doc, then go to:
Extensions → Spellbook
Spellbook will open in the Google Docs side panel.
Do I need to install both the Google Docs Add-in and the Chrome Extension?
Do I need to install both the Google Docs Add-in and the Chrome Extension?
You need the Google Docs Add-in to open Spellbook in Google Docs.
The Chrome Extension is recommended because it enables suggested redlines in Google Docs.
Why am I seeing a “Tracked changes unavailable” message?
Why am I seeing a “Tracked changes unavailable” message?
This usually means the Spellbook Chrome Extension is not installed, not enabled, or you are not using Google Chrome.
To fix this:
Make sure you are using Google Chrome.
Install the Spellbook Chrome Extension.
Confirm the extension is enabled.
Refresh your Google Doc.
Reopen Spellbook from the Extensions menu.
Can Spellbook insert redlines in Google Docs?
Can Spellbook insert redlines in Google Docs?
Yes, but only when using the Spellbook Chrome Extension in Google Chrome.
Without the Chrome Extension, Google Docs does not allow Spellbook to insert redlines as suggested edits in the same way as Microsoft Word.
Does Spellbook work with .docx files in Google Docs?
Does Spellbook work with .docx files in Google Docs?
Spellbook works with Google Docs files. If you have a .docx file, upload it to Google Drive and convert it into a Google Doc before using Spellbook.
Why does Spellbook look slightly different in Google Docs?
Why does Spellbook look slightly different in Google Docs?
Google Docs controls the width of the side panel. Because of this, some parts of Spellbook may look slightly different than they do in Microsoft Word.
Why is Spellbook slower in Google Docs than in Word?
Why is Spellbook slower in Google Docs than in Word?
Some actions may take longer because of Google Docs platform limitations. This is expected and does not necessarily mean there is an issue with Spellbook.
What should I do if the Chrome Extension is not working?
What should I do if the Chrome Extension is not working?
Try the following:
Confirm you are using Google Chrome.
Open Chrome’s extensions menu.
Make sure the Spellbook extension is enabled.
Refresh your Google Doc.
Open Spellbook again from the Extensions menu.
If the issue continues, contact Spellbook Support.
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