1. Microsoft Excel 2007 © Wiley Publishing. 2007. All Rights Reserved. The L Line The Express Line to Learning L Line

2. Extending Excel: Using Existing Add-Ins 14 Taking a look at add-ins Examining the add-ins that come with Excel 2007 Installing and uninstalling add-ins Exploring additional add-ins available from Microsoft Looking for add-ins from other sources Stations Along the Way

3. Introducing Add-Ins Add-ins are small programs that enhance the functionality of Excel Each add-in performs a specific task Examples of integrated add-ins: SnagIt – captures screen shots Adobe Acrobat – creates PDF files Other add-ins can be installed via the Excel Options window

4. Basic Types of Excel Add-Ins Excel add-ins: Usually one or more macros stored as VBA code.COM add-ins: Generally DLL files; advanced versions of basic VBA macros Smart tags: Tags (such as contact info) that attach functionality to Excel content XML expansion packs: Enable you to work with XML files from other programs

5. Installing and Uninstalling Add-Ins Click the Add-Ins link in the Excel Options window Choose the type of add-in in the Manage list and click Go Choose the desired add-in from the list and begin the installation Follow similar process to remove an add-in; deselect add-in to uninstall

6. Finding More Add-Ins Online Some provided by Office Online: Search for “Excel 2007 add-ins” Not all add-ins are free or reliable Research an add-in before you install Categories of developer add-ins: Computational – functions and equations Analysis – expand on data analysis tools Charting – new chart designs and formats www.office.microsoft.com/excel

7. Discussion Questions What is the benefit to using an add-in? How do you find out whether any add-ins are available? Where can you find a comprehensive list of the add-ins that are delivered with Excel? How do you install an add-in? How do you remove an add-in?

8. Discussion Questions (cont.) Where can you find more Excel add-ins from Microsoft? What other common add-ins are available? How do you find a comprehensive list of Excel add-ins available from the Web?