Office Tools
Create professional, on-brand content directly in Microsoft Office – faster than ever before.
SummAxis Office Tools and Connector add custom ribbons to PowerPoint, Word, and Excel – giving your team instant access to brand assets, templates, and automation without ever leaving their workflow. No switching apps. No reformatting. No chasing the latest version.
Everything your team needs to produce compliant, on-brand documents – built directly into Microsoft Office.
Key Features
Instant Asset Access
Browse and insert approved brand assets directly from your PowerPoint or Word ribbon – no hunting through folders or email chains.
Drag and Drop Integration
Simply drag assets from the Connector panel into your slides or documents. Automatic sizing, positioning, and compliance checks built in.
Real-time Brand Compliance
Every asset you use is pre-approved and up to date. No outdated logos, no off-brand colours, no version confusion.
Multi-source Library
Connect to your brand management system, SharePoint, or custom asset repository. One unified interface for all your assets.
Team Collaboration
Share approved asset collections with teams, departments, or the entire organisation. Control who accesses what.
Automatic Updates
When brand assets are updated, your Connector automatically reflects the latest versions – no manual refreshes needed.
PowerPoint to Excel Links
Keep charts and data up to date automatically. When your Excel data changes, your PowerPoint updates with it – no manual copying, no version errors.
Word to Excel Links
Connect Word documents to live Excel data for dynamic tables and automated reporting. Always accurate, always current.
Disclaimer Management
Automatically apply compliant footers, legal text, and regulatory statements across every document – so nothing gets missed.
Brand Asset Library
One-click access to approved logos, images, icons, and graphics. Your team always uses the right assets, every time.
Multi-language Support
Localised templates and assets for teams working across multiple languages and regions.
Custom Office 365 Addins
Every deployment is tailored to your organisation – custom features, custom workflows, built around how your team actually works.
How It Works
SummAxis Office Tools adds a custom ribbon to PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Your team gets instant access to everything they need – no switching apps, no hunting for assets, no formatting from scratch.
- Pre-approved templates and layouts
- Brand-compliant colour palettes
- Customised charting tools
- User profile management
- Unlimited custom colour palette
- Productivity shortcuts
| Tailored to each client | User profiles (language, paper size, contact details) | Unlimited custom colour palette | Custom ribbon features |
| Multiple languages | Excel links | Productivity tools | Customised charting tools |
Services
Custom Office Add-in Development
Need something built to your exact specification? Our developers create bespoke Microsoft Office add-ins tailored to your workflows, systems, and compliance requirements.
VBA to VSTO Migration
Modernise your legacy macros and VBA code. We migrate your existing automations to VSTO, ensuring compatibility, security, and long-term maintainability.
Ready to Streamline your Document Creation?
One simple system to create accurate, on-brand content fast
SummAxis PitchPortal
An online brand portal with powerful search and the ability to pull design assets directly into Microsoft Office. Centralise all approved presentations, templates, and brand guidelines in one searchable location.
SummAxis Connector
A pop-up panel in PowerPoint and Word that links directly to your design assets portal. Browse, search, and drag approved logos, images, and graphics without leaving your document.
SummAxis Office Tools
Unique, user-friendly tools for delivering perfect presentations and compliant documents through Microsoft Office. Add custom ribbons to PowerPoint, Word, and Excel with brand assets, templates, and compliance controls built in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Microsoft Office applications does SummAxis Office Tools support?
SummAxis Office Tools adds a custom ribbon to PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. All core features – including brand asset access, templates, Excel links, and disclaimer management – are available across all three applications.
How does the PowerPoint to Excel link feature work?
When you link a PowerPoint chart or table to an Excel source file, any update to the Excel data is automatically reflected in your presentation. There is no manual copying or reformatting required – your slides stay accurate and up to date.
What is SummAxis Connector and how does it differ from Office Tools?
SummAxis Connector is a feature within the Office Tools suite that gives your team direct access to your brand asset library from within PowerPoint or Word. You can browse, drag, and drop approved logos, images, and graphics without leaving your document – with automatic compliance checks built in.
Can SummAxis Office Tools be customised for our organisation?
Yes. Every deployment is tailored to your organisation. This includes custom ribbon features, user profiles (language, paper size, contact details), unlimited custom colour palettes, and integration with your existing systems and workflows.
Do you support migration from VBA macros to modern Office add-ins?
Yes. We offer a VBA to VSTO migration service that modernises your existing macros and automations. This ensures long-term compatibility, improved security, and maintainability as Microsoft continues to evolve the Office platform.
Does SummAxis Office Tools work with Microsoft 365?
Yes. SummAxis Office Tools is fully compatible with Microsoft 365 and supports both cloud-connected and on-premise deployments, depending on your organisation’s requirements.