How to fix the “Sorry, this add-in only works for Word 2016 version ...” error by updating Word

If you see this error message, it means your version of Microsoft Word 2016 is outdated and not compatible with the LanguageTool add-in.

How to resolve the issue

You need to update your Microsoft Word to the latest version:

1. Open Microsoft Word.

2. Go to File → Account.

3. Click on Update Now under Office Updates.

   

4. Follow the prompts to complete the update.

Once updated, the LanguageTool add-in should work correctly.

If you need further assistance, please contact our support team.