Claude for Word Workshop
Learn to use Claude inside Microsoft Word and deliver AI edits with tracked changes and full human editorial control.
Get three hours of live training from AI for Editors across two hands-on sessions. Real documents, tested techniques, and prompts and Claude skills ready to use the same day.
More of your work. Less of your time.
Think about the tasks that eat the most time:
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scoping before you start
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running a consistency pass
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checking cross-references and facts
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flagging for author review
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drafting responses to author queries
You do these on every project—manually or copy/pasting from AI. You have Claude. But you're using it for 10% of what it can do.
This workshop teaches you the other 90%: how to use Claude inside Microsoft Word, with tracked changes, in a way that keeps you in control.
Why Editors Choose This Workshop
Work without switching tabs.
Claude for Word keeps your AI inside the document where you're already working. No copying, no pasting, no reformatting.
Prompts ready on day one.
Session 1 ends with a prompt set built for real editorial tasks. Install the add-in in the morning; use it on a project that afternoon.
Tools that outlast the workshop.
In Session 2, you'll build a skill: a reusable instruction set that makes Claude edit consistently on every project, without re-prompting.
What You'll Learn
Session 1 – Getting Started and Simple Prompting
Get Claude for Word installed and immediately useful. In this hands-on session, you'll orient yourself to the add-in and learn and then learn entry-level uses: 1) asking questions about a document with clickable citations that jump you directly to the source; 2) generating a pre-edit summary so you scope before you touch a word; and 3) running a basic mechanical editing pass with tracked changes. You'll also see how to control Claude's editing by having Claude flag suggestions instead of make edits, insert queries in a consistent format, and even draft replies to author comments.
Session 2 — Advanced Prompting and Building Claude Skills
Build on what you learned in Session 1 and turn your best prompts into repeatable tools. You'll work through two advanced workflows: cross-reference checking and two-channel editing, where mechanical fixes go in as tracked changes but judgment calls go in as queries. Then you'll learn how to make a simple Claude skill (a reusable instruction that tells Claude to behave consistently, every time, without re-prompting) and see what's possible with a custom style guide skill that automatically applies organization-specific rules in minutes.
See It in Action
In Session 2, you'll learn how to get the Claude for Word add-in to automatically apply custom style guide rules. Watch as it adjusts brand term spellings, capitalization conventions, and more.
Register for the Claude for Word Workshop
Claude for Word Workshop
Session 1: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Session Length: 90 minutes
Start Time: 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT | 16:00 UTC
Introductory Price: $327 USD
Claude for Word Workshop
Session 1: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Session Length: 90 minutes
Start Time: 2:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 19:30 UTC
Introductory Price: $327 USD
Reduced Fee Note
Employees of certain nonprofits are eligible for a reduced enrollment fee. To find out if you qualify, email Support@AIForEditors.Com.
Group enrollments of 5 students or more are eligible for a group discount. Email Erin@AIForEditors.Com for more information.
There are a limited number of spaces in each class reserved for unemployed and underemployed people who would benefit from a free or reduced enrollment fee. To find out if there is space in an upcoming section, email Support@AIForEditors.Com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I join?
You will be emailed a receipt and a welcome email with instructions for accessing the course.
What if I can't attend live?
Each session will be recorded and made available to all registered students.
Do I need the Claude for Word add-in installed before the first session?
It is helpful but not required. To follow along and use what you learn, you will need a recent desktop version of Microsoft Word and a Claude account. A paid Claude subscription is strongly recommended.
Do I need to have taken an AI for Editors course first?
No. This workshop is designed to be self-contained. Some familiarity with basic prompting is helpful but not required.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. You can request a full refund up to 14 days after the workshop begins.
Are group discounts available?
For live courses, group discounts are available for groups of 5+ students. For self-paced courses, group discounts are available for groups of 10+ students. Email Support@AIForEditors.Com to learn more.
Is financial assistance available?
There is a limited number of free and reduced-fee spaces for unemployed and underemployed individuals and nonprofit employees. Email Support@AIForEditors.com to learn more.
Is there anything I need to buy?
The Claude for Word add-in is free to install. You will need a Claude account; a paid subscription is strongly recommended. Microsoft Word desktop is required.
How does the community work?
Students in both self-paced courses and live-taught courses get access to the main AI for Editors online community as part of enrollment. This is where students can ask questions, share experiments, and stay connected. In addition, students enrolled in live courses get access to a private section within the community for their cohort.
How do I get my certificate?
Complete the project for the workshop, which will be to try a technique you learn. This will take about one to two hours. When you complete your project, you will receive your certificate of completion at the email address you used to register.
Other questions?
Email me at Erin@aiforeditors.com.