Install Data Publisher for Word with our simplified one-file installation process. A single manifest file now works for both Desktop and Web versions of Microsoft Word!
⭐ Windows Users: Try Our Automated Installer!
Skip the manual steps below and use our one-click Windows installer for automatic setup.
Click the "Advanced" button (lower left of window)
Select "Data Publisher" from the list
Click "Add"
✅ A "Show Data Publisher" button will appear in your ribbon and stay there permanently!
Why use the installer? Fresh Office 365 installations may experience issues with the built-in
Add-ins dialog. Our installer bypasses this by configuring everything automatically.
📋 About Manual Installation: The manual steps below work for Mac, alternative configurations,
and troubleshooting. Windows users experiencing issues with Office 365's Add-ins dialog should use the installer above instead.
Download Manifest File
One file works everywhere • Version 2.3.0
Works on Word Desktop (Windows/Mac)
Works on Word Online
Latest version (2.3.0)
No need to choose platform
✨ What's New: We've simplified installation! Previously you had to choose between desktop and web manifests. Now one file works for everything.
Step 4: Go to Insert → Office Add-ins → Upload My Add-in
Step 5: Select the downloaded XML file and click Upload
🎉 After Installation
Success! Data Publisher will appear in your Word ribbon under the Home tab. Click the "Show Data Publisher" button to open the task pane and start using all features.
What Works on Each Platform:
Desktop (Windows/Mac): Full features including offline mode, local file access, advanced document automation
Web (Online): Core features, cloud storage integration, cross-platform access
🔧 Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
Office 365 Add-ins Dialog Hangs/Spins: This is a known issue with fresh Office 365 installations. The Insert → Get Add-ins → My Add-ins dialog may hang indefinitely. Solution: Use our Windows installer which bypasses this issue entirely, or wait for Microsoft to fix this Office bug.
Can't find Shared Folder option: Ensure you're using the network path (\\COMPUTERNAME\...) not C:\ path
Permission Denied: Contact your IT administrator to allow add-in installation
Add-in Not Appearing: Try restarting Word completely (close all instances) or clearing Office cache
Upload Fails: Check file extension is .xml and file isn't corrupted
Network Issues: The add-in requires internet connectivity for most features