{"id":13977,"date":"2022-12-10T03:25:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T03:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/?p=13977"},"modified":"2025-01-23T05:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T05:29:07","slug":"how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in (Step-by-Step Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u200dIn this article, I am going to tell you <strong>How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in?<\/strong> so if you want to know about it, then keep reading this article. Because I am going to give you complete information about it, so let\u2019s start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Excel remains to be one of the oldest and most reliable data processing applications that you can use. If you are a business owner or a data analyst, then you have automatically interacted with Excel in your daily operations. What makes the tool a reliable option is its user-friendliness and the quality of output it gives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Microsoft Excel is good at generating charts and graphs, it reaches a point where you need to incorporate a third-party application to get what you need. This does not mean that Excel does not help. It gives you a robust foundation that you can use to create any type of chart or graph that suits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excel add-ins offer users multiple features that make their <a href=\"https:\/\/ppcexpo.com\/blog\/creative-data-visualization-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data visualization<\/a> work easier. Before you think of having your own add-in, you need to have detailed information about how they work and general information about them. You should learn how to create the add-in and use it in Excel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-Create-and-Use-an-Excel-Add-in.png\" alt=\"How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in\" class=\"wp-image-13979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-Create-and-Use-an-Excel-Add-in.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-Create-and-Use-an-Excel-Add-in-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s article focuses on the same,i.e, \u201cHow to Create and Use an Excel Add-in\u201d The articles entail each bit of information necessary for you to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5300690000\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5300690000\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#What_is_Excel_Add-ins\" >What is Excel Add-ins?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#Main_Components_of_an_Excel_Add-in\" >Main Components of an Excel Add-in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#How_to_Create_and_Use_an_Excel_Add-in\" >How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#1_Write_the_Code\" >1. Write the Code&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#2_Save_it_as_an_Excel_Add-in\" >2. Save it as an Excel Add-in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\/#3_Incorporate_Macro_to_Access_the_Toolbar_Quickly\" >3. Incorporate Macro to Access the Toolbar Quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-excel-add-ins-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Excel_Add-ins\"><\/span><strong>What is Excel Add-ins?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing what Excel add-ins are, you come closer to what it takes to create one. Even though this term is mostly described in a technical manner using technical terms, this article takes a layman&#8217;s approach to help you understand it better. Once you have a fair understanding of the term, you will have a better foundation for creating your add-in and using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/ppcexpo.com\/blog\/how-to-add-excel-add-ins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Excel add-in<\/a> is a basic extension you can use on Microsoft Excel. The extension has multiple features that make your work easier when using Excel to facilitate your data visualization needs. The ultimate goal of having an add-in in Excel is to supercharge Excel and give it more power in terms of data processing.\u00a0If you&#8217;re looking to further enhance your Excel skills, consider exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/excel.tv\/best_excel_books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some of the best Excel books<\/a>, which offer detailed insights and practical tips for mastering Excel&#8217;s powerful features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-main-components-of-an-excel-add-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Components_of_an_Excel_Add-in\"><\/span><strong>Main Components of an Excel Add-in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get to work, you need to understand what an Excel add-in is. This is meant to give you a glimpse of how the add-on should look like. The parts that make up an Excel add-in are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"affiliate-style-1df66c29-1b15-4c36-a714-20ed0b033afa\" class=\"wp-block-affiliate-booster-ab-icon-list affiliate-block-1df66c affiliate-iconlist-wrapper\"><div class=\"affiliate-iconlist-inner aff-list-isshow-icon\"><div class=\"affiliate-block-advanced-list affiliate-icon-list affiliate-alignment-left\"><ul class=\"affiliate-list affiliate-list-type-unordered affiliate-list-bullet-check-circle\"><li><strong><strong>Web Application<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The web application is an important part of an Excel add-in. This component interacts directly with a series of objects within the Excel application. Also, it helps to enhance interaction with a wide range of online resources that take part in data processing and h using Excel. These activities take place using different programming languages, such as JavaScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"affiliate-style-0e4bf259-bada-4617-84d5-a87c45c88e09\" class=\"wp-block-affiliate-booster-ab-icon-list affiliate-block-0e4bf2 affiliate-iconlist-wrapper\"><div class=\"affiliate-iconlist-inner aff-list-isshow-icon\"><div class=\"affiliate-block-advanced-list affiliate-icon-list affiliate-alignment-left\"><ul class=\"affiliate-list affiliate-list-type-unordered affiliate-list-bullet-check-circle\"><li><strong><strong>A Manifest File<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A Manifest File is the second and last component of an Excel add-in used to create charts and graphs. This component is also known as a configuration file. The manifest file is the part of the add-on used to identify how it will integrate with the functions of the users. The file makes things happen by specifying various capabilities and settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-and-use-an-excel-add-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_and_Use_an_Excel_Add-in\"><\/span><strong>How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-write-the-code-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Write_the_Code\"><\/span>1. <strong>Write the Code&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your Excel add-in, the immediate step is to ensure that you have the right code needed to get the job done. You don&#8217;t necessarily need to write down the code manually since you can copy-paste it from its original source. Let&#8217;s analyze the procedure step by step!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open excel workbooks on your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the VB editor section using the Alt+FII function.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the &#8220;Insert&#8221; button and click on &#8220;Module.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click the module function and copy and paste the code or write manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get back to your Excel workbook by pressing Alt+FII.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-save-it-as-an-excel-add-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Save_it_as_an_Excel_Add-in\"><\/span>2. <strong>Save it as an Excel Add-in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the code is the necessary part used to create the add-in. To continue the process, ensure you save and install it to get started. To complete this, follow the steps outlined below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the file tab&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the &#8220;Save as&#8221; button&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert the save as type and make it .xlam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your Excel workbook and explore the Excel add-ins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate any saved files&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the &#8220;Ok&#8221; button to create the add-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-incorporate-macro-to-access-the-toolbar-quickly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Incorporate_Macro_to_Access_the_Toolbar_Quickly\"><\/span>3. <strong>Incorporate Macro to Access the Toolbar Quickly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you are done with creating your Excel add-in, you need to ensure that you can easily access and use it. To make it easily accessible, add it to the quick access toolbar on your computer. However, you don&#8217;t necessarily need to reach this step unless you need to access your add-in quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Conclusion:)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excel add-ins are an important part of data processing within Microsoft Excel and . Creating an add-on is not difficult once you have a basic understanding of what you need. By acquiring the web application and the manifest file, it&#8217;s pretty easy to navigate the process and generate a nice add-on that serves your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also:)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/mistakes-in-appium-mobile-automation-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5+ Mistakes in Appium Mobile Automation Testing: A-to-Z Guide!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/best-email-marketing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10+ Best Email Marketing Tools: A-to-Z Guide for Beginners!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/best-domain-name-generators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15+ Best Domain Name Generators: A-to-Z Guide for Beginners!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So hope you liked this article on <strong>How to Create and Use an Excel Add-in?<\/strong> And if you still have any questions or suggestions related to this, then you can tell us in the comment box below. 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