Add-ins are external tools that are used to provide and automate tasks in Excel. Like any other software, add-ins software is categorized according to its version. This article will discuss workarounds related to Excel add-ins.
To check the Excel Add-ins Version
1] Check the version of already installed Add-ins
Steps to follow:
1. Open the Excel application.
2. Click on the Insert tab on the toolbar, and locate the Add-ins section.
3. Under this section, click the My Add-ins button to open the Office Add-Ins dialogue box.
4. In the Dialogue box, locate the Add-in tool you wish to check its version. Then, click on the Three vertical dots.
5. In the menu, select the Add-in details. Open the link and check the version of the tool.
2] Check the version before installing the add-in tool
Steps:
1. Open the Excel application.
2. Click on the Insert tab on the toolbar, and locate the Add-ins section.
3. Under this section, click the My Add-ins button to open the Office Add-Ins dialogue box.
4. In the Dialogue box, click the Store tab. In the Category section, search for the category you want to download your tool from. Alternatively, you can use the Search box to search for the tool you need.
5. Click on the tool you need to install and scroll downwards to locate the version section.
How to manage Add-in Tool
How to download Add-Ins Tool
A] Using the developer Tab
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Open the Excel application.
2. Click on the Developer tab on the toolbar, and locate the Add-ins section.
3. Under this section, click the Add-ins button to open the Office Add-Ins dialogue box.
4. In the Dialogue box, click the Store tab. In the Category section, search for the category you want to download your tool from. Alternatively, you can use the Search box to search for the tool you need.
5. Locate the tool you wish to download and click the Add button on the right of the app’s name.
B] Using the Insert Tab
Steps:
1. Open the Excel application.
2. Click on the Insert tab on the toolbar, and locate the Add-ins section.
3. Under this section, click the My Add-ins button to open the Office Add-Ins dialogue box.
4. In the Dialogue box, click the Store tab. In the Category section, search for the category you want to download your tool from. Alternatively, you can use the Search box to search for the tool you need.
5. Locate the tool you wish to download and click the Add button.
To Remove Add-ins Tools
A] Using the Excel Add-Ins Tool
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Open the Excel application.
2. Click on the Developer tab on the toolbar, and locate the Add-ins section.
3. Under this section, click the Excel Add-ins button to open the Add-Ins dialogue box.
4. In the Dialogue box, uncheck the add-ins tool you want to deactivate. Then, click the OK button