Open with Kami from Microsoft apps

Who can use this?

👤 The Open with Kami button is available for Students and Teachers.

👤 This is a free feature; users on any Kami plan can use this.

The Kami extension must be installed in your Edge browser in order to see and use the Open with Kami button.

What is the Open with Kami button?

The Open with Kami button (available in Microsoft apps, such as Word and PowerPoint) lets you open your files directly in Kami with one click, creating new opportunities for creation and collaboration.

Whether you're a teacher looking to turn existing Google materials into a Kami assignment or a student looking to use Kami tools on your file, the Open with Kami button will help you to elevate any document.

Where to find the Open with Kami button

In Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, the Open with Kami button is located in the top menu bar.

After selecting, your file will automatically load into Kami.

How to hide the Open with Kami button from your Microsoft apps

To hide the "Open with Kami" button in your Microsoft files, follow these steps:

In Kami, select your Profile.
Select Settings.
Scroll down to the Settings section and check the box next to Hide 'Open with Kami' button in Office 365 Word and PowerPoint.

By changing your settings this way, you will only hide the button for your account, not for student accounts on your license. If you want to hide the button for your class, walk your students through this process so they can turn it off individually.

To hide the button for your whole school domain, please request your school's technology admin reach out to our Support Team for assistance.

Convert files when you Open with Kami

Opening your Microsoft app files in Kami with the Convert non-PDF file feature saves the original file as a new version, separate from the version you'll edit in Kami. Therefore, the new copy essentially acts as a backup in Google Drive that you can revert to, if needed.

How to turn on "Convert non-PDF file":

1. Navigate to the Account & Settings button in the top right-hand corner of Kami.

2. Click Settings, then open the the AI + Beta Features tab.

3. Toggle the Convert non-PDF file on.