Microsoft Office 2007
Working with Add-Ins
Add-Ins are additions that make your Office 2007 workspace more customized and functional. They offer unique elements that provide more options than your original workspace. Examples are: Application Add-Ins, COM Add-Ins, and Automation Add-Ins.
NOTE: When you install your Office 2007 package, some add-ins are already included with it. Other add-ins may come with other software packages. For information on how to install these add-ins, refer to the installation guide that comes with your software.
Enabling Add-Ins
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Click the OFFICE BUTTON
» select Options
NOTE: Depending on which program you are working in, the Options button will appear as PowerPoint Options, Excel Options, or Word Options.
EXAMPLE: In Excel, click EXCEL OPTIONS
The Excel Options dialog box appears.
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From the Categories pane, select Add-Ins
The View and manage Microsoft Office add-ins pane appears. -
From the Inactive Application Add-ins section, select the desired add-in
EXAMPLE: Select Analysis ToolPak -
Click GO...
The Add-Ins dialog box appears.
NOTES:
Depending on which add-in you selected, the Add-Ins dialog box will appear as COM Add-Ins, Smart Tags, Word Add-Ins, etc...
Each dialog box has varied options.
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From the Add-Ins available scroll box, select the desired add-ins
NOTE: A checkmark appears when the add-in is selected. - Click OK
Access to the add-in is now available from a tab in the ribbon. Which tab depends on the add-in and the office program.
Disabling Add-Ins
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Click the OFFICE BUTTON
» select Options
NOTE: Depending on which program you are working in, the Options button will appear as PowerPoint Options, Excel Options, or Word Options. -
From the Categories pane, select Add-Ins
The View and manage Microsoft Office add-ins pane appears. -
From the Active Applications Add-ins section, select the add-in you wish to disable
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Click GO...
The Add-Ins dialog box appears. -
From the Add-Ins available scroll box, deselect add-in you wish to disable
NOTE: The add-in is deselected when the checkmark no longer appears. -
Click OK
