Install and Activate WordRake for Mac

Thank you for purchasing WordRake. Here's how to install 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. (If you previously did a trial of WordRake, you can skip this step.)

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.)

a. To activate your license, click on the License button.
 
WR v5 Ribbon MAC Word 2021_License

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:
 
Mac License Delivery Email
 
c. Refer back to your email for the license key and copy/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 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

b. 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

c. 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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