Service update · OpenAI

ChatGPT for Microsoft Word launches (all plans incl. Free)

Event date

Sep 17, 2026 00:00 Thu · Beijing Time (UTC+8)

Review updated

Sep 18, 2026 07:29 Fri · Beijing Time (UTC+8)

ChatGPT Release Notes (2026-09-17): ChatGPT is now available in the Microsoft Word sidebar (draft from notes, summarize, revise selection, adjust headings/formatting). Same Microsoft add-in family as Excel/PowerPoint. Available on all ChatGPT plans including Free; plan token limits apply and Word draws from the shared premium/Codex allowance where applicable. Install the ChatGPT add-in from Microsoft Marketplace, then sign in.