Anonymize Right in Word

Work where you already are. Our native Word add-in brings PII detection and anonymization directly into Microsoft Word.

Add-in Features

PII Detection

  • Real-time PII highlighting as you type
  • Supports 320+ entity types (names, emails, IDs, tax numbers, etc.)
  • Multi-language detection (48 languages)
  • Custom entity recognition for your specific needs

Anonymization Options

  • One-click anonymization of selected text or entire document
  • Multiple anonymization methods (redaction, masking, replacement)
  • Consistent replacements across the document
  • Undo/redo support for all anonymization operations

Key Benefits

Work In-Place

No copy-paste needed. Anonymize directly in your Word document without switching apps.

Preserve Formatting

All formatting, styles, fonts, and document structure remain intact after anonymization.

Secure Processing

Your documents never leave your control. Processing happens securely via our encrypted API.

Zero-Knowledge Login

Your password never leaves your device. Our Zero-Knowledge authentication keeps you protected.

Easy Installation

  1. 1

    Open Word and go to Insert > Get Add-ins

  2. 2

    Search for cloak.business

  3. 3

    Click Add and sign in with your account

  4. 4

    Start anonymizing documents

System Requirements

Compatible with all modern versions of Microsoft Word.

Supported Platforms

  • Microsoft Word 2016 or newer (Windows)
  • Microsoft Word 2016 or newer (Mac)
  • Word Online (Office 365)
  • Word for iPad/iPhone

What You Need

  • cloak.business account (free or paid)
  • Internet connection for API access
  • Microsoft 365 subscription or standalone Word license

Get Started with Office Add-in

Free for all plans. Install in under a minute.