The QBank Office Add-on enables you to search and access assets stored in your QBank DAM and add them to your PowerPoint Presentation and Microsoft Word documents.
This article provides an overview and explains how to install and use the QBank for Office Connector.
QBank Office Add-on features:
- Import images, powerpoint slides etc to active presentation
- Free text, Folder, Moodboards and categorised search.
- Search results with thumbnails.
- Possibility to use different predefined formats.
- Possibility to set asset options based on user groups
Installation of the connector in your Office 365
Installing the QBank Office 365 Connector is quick and easy – just download the manifest file and upload it through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Once added, the connector will be available directly in Word and PowerPoint for selected users or groups.
If you're not an M365 admin or don’t have the right permissions, your IT department may need to assist with the installation.
👉 Read the full step-by-step installation guide here
Configuring your Office settings in QBank backend
Once the Office Connector is installed and added to your QBank package, our team activates it in the backend—but configuring it to fit your needs is where the real value kicks in. The Office 365 connector uses our version 2.1 settings.
With Connector V2.1, you can:
- Assign access based on user groups
- Define which assets (Targets) are available in the connector
- Customize connector behavior for different teams
👉 Keep reading here for a step-by-step guide to getting started.
How to use the QBank Office 365 Connector in Word and PowerPoint
Once installed and configured, the QBank Office 365 Connector allows you to easily access and use approved assets directly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. This article covers where to find the connector, how to search and browse for assets, and how to use them efficiently in your documents or presentations.
Where to find the connector in Word or PowerPoint
You’ll find the QBank Connector in the Start tab of the ribbon in both Word and PowerPoint.
Click the QBank icon to open the connector in a side panel.
Access to assets depends on your configuration
To appear in the connector, assets must be published in QBank according to how your connector is configured in the backend.
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Your organization may have different configurations for different user groups
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Depending on your setup, users may see different Targets, Folders, or Moodboards
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Assets not published to a connector target will not be visible in the connector
If you’re unsure what you should have access to, contact your QBank admin.
1. How to search and browse for assets
The search functionality in the connector works similarly to the QBank backend.
You can:
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Use the search bar at the top to search for assets by keyword
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Switch between different Targets using the dropdown at the top of the connector
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Browse through available Folders or Moodboards, if configured
View and sort options:
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Toggle between Thumbnail view and List view using the view icons
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Sort your results by Latest or Relevance
These options help you quickly locate the right asset for your document or presentation.
4. How to use an asset
Once you’ve found the asset you need, you have a few ways to use it:
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Click “Use” to insert the asset directly into your document or slide
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Drag and drop the asset from the connector into your content
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Click “Details” to:
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View metadata and additional information
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Choose from other predefined formats (e.g., different sizes or crops) if available
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This gives you more control over how the asset is used and displayed in your material.
5. Using PowerPoint templates
If your organization has set up PowerPoint templates in QBank, you’ll also be able to:
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Browse approved presentation templates directly in the connector
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Select and insert individual slides from a template into your own presentation
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Reuse company-approved content quickly and consistently
This feature helps streamline presentation creation while ensuring brand consistency.
That’s it! You’re now ready to start working with QBank assets inside Office.
If you need help accessing specific content or targets, reach out to your QBank administrator.