Install and Activate WordRake for Word

Thank you for purchasing WordRake. Here's how to install/update WordRake, activate your new license, and start editing with WordRake.

Step 1: Install WordRake

a. To get started, close all documents and quit Microsoft Word.

b. Click the blue button (below) to download WordRake for Word.

Download WordRake for Word
 
c. Once installation is complete, open a Microsoft Word document and click on the WordRake tab above the ribbon.
WR v5 Ribbon WIN Word 365_WR Tab
 

Step 2: Activate Your New License

(Important: You must complete this step for your new license to take effect.)

a. Click on the License button on the WordRake ribbon and paste the license key (circled in red below) into the space provided.

WR v5 - Enter License Key WinWord

b. Earlier, you received an email from us. It includes your license key, and you’ll need it to activate your license. The email should look like this:
 
WR v5 WinWord FastSpring Delivery
 
c. Refer back to your email for the license key and copy and paste the license key into the space provided. It should look like this:
 
WR v5 Word License Key for Instructions Pages
 
 

Step 3: Editing with WordRake

a. When you’re ready for feedback, select Brevity and/or Simplicity to determine which types of suggestions to receive.

WR v5 Ribbon WIN Word 365_Brevity

b. Next, click the Rake button and watch WordRake analyze your document and suggest improvements.

WR v5 Ribbon WIN Word 365_Rake Button

c. In under one minute, WordRake can make hundreds of editing suggestions that appear in the familiar track changes form.  Your suggestions will look like this:

WR v5 Sample Edits for Instructions Pages

d. Use the WordRake Accept and Reject buttons to keep the edits you like.

WR v5 Ribbon WIN Word 365_Accept Reject Next

It’s that easy. Have questions? Please contact support and they'll be happy to help!

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