Microsoft KB Archive/109419

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XL: Can't Access Add-Ins When in Group Edit Mode

Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
Article ID: Q109419

5.00 5.00c 7.00 | 5.00

WINDOWS         | MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0c
• Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0
• Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 5.0

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel versions 5.x and 7.0, it is not possible to access the Add-Ins command (located on the Tools menu) when more than one sheet is active (that is, you are in Group Edit mode).

NOTE: In earlier versions of Microsoft Excel, you can use the Add-Ins command in Group Edit mode.

WORKAROUND

To access the Add-Ins command, you must exit Group Edit mode. To do this, do the following:

1. Click any sheet tab in the current workbook.
2. From the shortcut menu, choose Ungroup Sheets.

You can then choose Add-Ins from the Tools menu.

REFERENCES

"User's Guide," version 5.0, page 79

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