Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated January 30, 2025)
This tip applies to Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
After you have created your own add-in, you can use it in your system. Once the add-in has been loaded, the functions or features in the add-in become available to any other workbook you may have open, or any time you are using Excel. All you need to do to use your add-in is follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Add-Ins dialog box.
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ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (8529) applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021. You can find a version of this tip for the older menu interface of Excel here: Using Custom Add-Ins.
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