Integrating CI HUB with Microsoft Office
Last updated October 12, 2023
CI HUB offers seamless integration with Microsoft Office applications, enabling you to access and manage digital assets directly within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This integration enhances your workflow, making it easier to work with images, documents, and other assets. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to integrate CI HUB with Microsoft Office.
Step-by-Step Integration Guide
**1. Open Microsoft Office Application:
- Launch the Microsoft Office application you want to use, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
**2. Access the CI HUB Tab:
- After opening your Office application, you should see a new tab or menu option labeled "CI HUB" added to the interface. Click on this tab to access CI HUB.
**3. Sign In or Create an Account:
- If you already have a CI HUB account, sign in using your credentials.
- New users can create an account during the integration process.
**4. Authenticate CI HUB Integration:
- Microsoft Office will prompt you to authenticate the CI HUB integration. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authentication process.
**5. Browse and Search for Assets:
- Once the integration is authenticated, you can start browsing and searching for assets within CI HUB directly from your Office application.
**6. Insert Assets into Your Document:
- To use an asset in your document, select it within the CI HUB panel and click the "Insert" or "Place" button. The asset will be added to your document.
**7. Edit and Manage Assets:
- You can also edit and manage assets without leaving your Office application. Access CI HUB's asset management features to make changes or organize assets.
**8. Collaborate Efficiently:
- CI HUB integration enhances collaboration by allowing you to share and collaborate on assets within your Office documents seamlessly.
**9. Access Asset Details:
- If you need additional information about an asset, click on it within the CI HUB panel to access asset details, including metadata and usage rights.
**10. Save and Update Documents: - Save your document, and changes made through CI HUB integration will be preserved. You can update linked assets as needed.
Conclusion
By integrating CI HUB with Microsoft Office, you can streamline your document creation and editing process while maintaining easy access to a wide range of digital assets. This integration enhances collaboration and ensures that your documents are always up to date with the latest assets from CI HUB.