Install and Activate WordRake for Mac

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 Mac

c. From your downloads folder, double-click the download "WordRakeMacInstall.pkg" to begin installation.

d. Once installation is complete, open a Microsoft Word document and click on the WordRake tab above the ribbon.

WR v5 Ribbon MAC Word 2021_WR Tab
 

Step 2: Activate Your New License

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

Click on the License button on the WordRake ribbon and paste the license key (in bright green below) into the space provided.
 
WR v5 Ribbon MAC Word 2021_License

Here's your license key:
 
 

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 MAC Word 2021_Brev or Simp

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

WR v5 Ribbon MAC Word 2021_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 MAC Word 2021_Accept Reject Next

 

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

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