Install Document designer with Microsoft Word

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title: Install Document designer with Microsoft Word
description: Install the Document designer with Microsoft Word \(sn\_grc\_doc\_design\) application. It extracts metadata \(including fields, related lists, and reference fields with their associated elements\) from ServiceNow tables. It then enables the insertion of repeating content blocks \(for example, 10 blocks for 10 issues\) based on record count. When applied to specific records, the template generates a Microsoft Word document.
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# Install Document designer with Microsoft Word

Install the Document designer with Microsoft Word \(sn\_grc\_doc\_design\) application. It extracts metadata \(including fields, related lists, and reference fields with their associated elements\) from ServiceNow® tables. It then enables the insertion of repeating content blocks \(for example, 10 blocks for 10 issues\) based on record count. When applied to specific records, the template generates a Microsoft Word document.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_bcm.admin, sn\_bcm.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **System Applications** > **All Available Applications** > **All**.

2.  Find the Document designer with Microsoft Word application using the filter criteria and search bar.

3.  Select **Install**.

    The Document designer with Microsoft Word application is installed in your ServiceNow® instance.


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