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# Activate Word Document Templates

# Activate Word Document Templates {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can activate the Word Document Templates plugin (sn_doc_word) if you have the admin role. The application activates related ServiceNow® Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.

## About this task

The Word Template \[sn_doc_word_template\] table is installed with Word Document Templates.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or sn_appclient.app_client_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll. {#lsc-install-wdt__find-plugins-cmd}
2. Find the Word Document Templates plugin (sn_doc_word) using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin,
   you might have to request it from ServiceNow
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3. Select Install to start the installation process.  
   Note:  
   When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for \<plugin name\>.
   You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see [Find components installed with an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=find-components&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
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