Add-Ins

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Automatically Loading Add-ins
Want to load a particular add-in for use with a specific worksheet? Here's a quick way to do it using macros.

Excluding a Specific Add-In at Startup
Got an add-in that you don't want loaded during start-up? Here's a few ways that you can exclude it.

Removing Add-ins
Add-ins are used to extend the functionality of Excel by providing functions and capabilities not available in the plain vanilla version of the program. If you tire of an add-in, getting rid of it completely may not be as easy as you would hope. This tip explains how to remove all references to these unwanted add-ins.

The EDATE Function
You can use the EDATE function to determine a date a number of months in the past or future. This function is part of the Analysis ToolPak.

Understanding Add-Ins
Add-ins are special Excel programs that enable features or capabilities not in the original program. This tip explains how add-ins work and why they are great for your own collections of macros.

Using Custom Add-Ins
Add-ins are special Excel programs that enable features or capabilities not in the original program. Once you've created your own custom add-in, you need to enable it in Excel; this tip explains how.

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