AP StyleGuard is an automated style-checking tool for Microsoft Word or Outlook, developed by Tansa in collaboration with The Associated Press.


StyleGuard for the Mac System Requirements

  • StyleGuard is available for all Mac OS but Catalina (10.15) and later require a different installation process which can be found here: 
  • https://styleguard.com/downloads/
  • Safari 5.17 or above
  • Internet connection to activate

StyleGuard PC System Requirements

  • StyleGuard for Word operates on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 running Microsoft Word 2007-2016.
  • Internet Connection for installation

Note: StyleGuard does not support Office 2003.

If you need help with StyleGuard, please submit a support ticket (https://help.apstylebook.com/support/tickets/new) or call 833-249-5020 for assistance.