How to manage Add-ins

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Some function in Excel is available only when the add-in is installed. For example, Solver or the Analysis group is not available in standard ribbons, you need to install the add-in before you can use it. See also Using Solver.

To install the add-in, follow next steps:

   1.   On the File tab, click Options:

Options in Excel 2013

   2.   In the Excel Options dialog box, select the Add-Ins tab:

Add-ins in Excel 2013

   3.   In the Manage box, click Excel Add-Ins, and then click Go....

   4.   In the Add-Ins dialog box, place a check mark next to the item named Solver Add-In:

Solver Add-In in Excel 2013

   5.   Click OK.

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