## How to upgrade

1. **Click the Gear icon**  
Open the Gavel Exec panel in Microsoft Word and click the **Gear** icon to open your account settings.

2. **Click the Upgrade button**  
In your account settings, click the **Upgrade** button to begin the checkout flow.

3. **Confirm your plan and enter your payment method**  
Review your selected plan, then enter your payment details to complete the upgrade. Your upgraded access activates immediately after checkout.

If you have questions about billing or your subscription, [contact the Gavel Exec support team](https://helpdocs.gavel.io/exec/contact) — they can help you with invoices, plan changes, and payment issues.